Infection/Inflammation blood test
Professionally updated: January 27, 2026
If you feel that something is wrong in your body, the cause may be either an infection or inflammation. Inflammation is a form of response from the body's own immune system that occurs to protect you from harm. Infections, on the other hand, are caused by the entry of pathogens such as viruses or bacteria. These two conditions can be confused, as they often present similar symptoms.
Jakob Fraes
Specialist in General Medicine, Ph.D.