Two additional tick species can transmit red meat allergies: See where they are
Two additional tick species in the U.S. have been found capable of transmitting red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome.
What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy linked to ticks
This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...
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Multiple species of ticks in the US can transmit red meat allergy, CDC reports reveal
In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome: How black-legged ticks can trigger red meat allergy – Symptoms, causes and treatment
Alpha-gal syndrome is a type of food allergy. According to Mayo Clinic, it makes people allergic to red meat and other ...
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Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked to More Tick Species
Alpha-gal syndrome, a severe and life-threatening allergy to red meat, has been linked to tick bites in Maine and Washington.
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Animal-free medications need better labeling for patients with alpha-gal syndrome
Patients with alpha-gal syndrome need ingredient transparency to avoid animal-derived products in medications, according to a ...
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RNA sequencing uncovers more than 60 monoclonal antibodies linked to alpha-gal syndrome
An antibody discovery platform revealed more than 60 monoclonal antibodies specific to patients with alpha-gal syndrome, ...
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What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy linked to ticks
New cases of alpha-gal syndrome — a rare but potentially life-threatening illness that makes people violently allergic to red meat — suggest that more tick species may be to blame than ...
How Dangerous Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Red Meat Allergy Linked To Ticks Bites?
Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as AGS, is a potentially life-threatening allergy that is caused after getting bitten by a thick.