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What is C-reactive protein is - and explain in detail?
An abnormal protein that precipitates with the somatic O antigen of streptococcus pneumoniae appears in the acute phase sera of pneumonia but disappear during convalescence. It is known as C-reactive protein. it is not an antibody produced as a result of pneumococcal infection. It is an acute phase substance and it'itsoduction is stimulated by a bacterial infection, inflammation an, malignancy Reference:Ananthanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no: 223 <\p>