This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Infection, Subject name: Pediatrics
In neonatal sepsis, acute phase reactant is: 
Select and explain. 
A. WBC, B. Alpha anti trypsin, C. IL-6, D. CRP
D: CRP
Answer: D: CRP 
Explanation: Ans. (d) CRPRef: Nelson 18th ed,, chapter 176* CRP, an acute phase reactant is produced by liver and turns positive in sepsis.* Other abnormalities in sepsis are:# Hematologic abnormalities include thrombocytopenia, prolonged prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times,# Reduced serum fibrinogen levels and elevated fibrin split products, and anemia.# Elevated neutrophil and increased immature forms (bands, myelocytes, promyelocytes), vacuolation of neutrophils, toxic granulations, and Dohle bodies can be seen with infection.# Neutropenia is an ominous sign of overwhelming