Relative bradycardia in tularemia: An overlooked bedside clue
Abstract
Zaghdoudi et al. recently underscored the diagnostic challenges posed by tularemia, a difficulty that reflects the infection’s diverse reservoirs, vectors, ecological settings, and clinical phenotypes [1]. Although the authors detailed clinical, radiologic, and serological findings, pulse–temperature correlation was not reported. Given the frequency of relative bradycardia in tularemia, documenting this sign in future case series may aid diagnostic accuracy. We therefore highlight the potential diagnostic value of the Faget sign, also known as pulse–temperature dissociation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
Brucella: diagnosis
epidemiology
treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Volume
- 165
- Pages
- 108449–108449
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN