HEALTHSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
Deadly meat allergies from tick bites are on the rise. Should you be worried?
Alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy caused by tick bites, is increasing in the U.S. due to lone star ticks. The condition is linked to severe allergic reactions after consuming red meat.
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- What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
- Meet the lone star tick: the primary U.S. source of alpha-gal syndrome, which is a life-threatening meat allergy that’s on the rise
- Tick that causes meat allergy, other rare virus is spreading: What symptoms to watch for