Faget

Faget's sign is a medical symptom where a patient has a high body temperature but a slow heart rate. This is unusual as typically, the heart rate increases with the body temperature. It is named after the French physician, Dr. Jean Charles Faget.

Causes

Faget's sign is often associated with Yellow Fever, but it can also be seen in other conditions such as Typhoid Fever, Brucellosis, Psittacosis, Legionnaires' disease, Factitious disorder, and Q fever.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of Faget's sign is made when a patient has a fever of 38.3°C (101°F) or higher with a heart rate of less than 100 beats per minute. This is contrary to the expected 10 beats per minute increase for every degree Celsius rise in body temperature.

Treatment

The treatment of Faget's sign involves treating the underlying condition causing the symptom. This may involve antibiotics for bacterial infections, antiviral drugs for viral infections, or other treatments as appropriate.

See also

• Fever
• Bradycardia
• Tachycardia

References

Faget Resources
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