Eosinophil cell count and C-reactive protein level for comparison of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and infection ( 0

001). Box plot of eosinophil count and C-reactive protein (CRP) level for comparisons between the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) group and the infected group (sepsis + severe sepsis + septic shock). Central line, median; boxes, 25th to 75th percentiles; whiskers, 95% confidence intervals.< 0.001 between eosinophils and CRP groups.Copyright information:Taken from "Eosinopenia is a reliable marker of sepsis on admission to medical intensive care units"http://ccforum.com/content/12/2/R59Critical Care 2008;12(2):R59-R59.Published online 24 Apr 2008PMCID:PMC2447615.