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Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites Becoming More Common in US, Experts Say
Cases of alpha-gal syndrome increased from 1.8% to nearly 39% among tested patients over a decade due to lone star tick bites triggering red meat allergies.
- A once-rare meat allergy caused by tick bites, called alpha-gal syndrome, is dramatically increasing across the United States.
- Alpha-Gal syndrome causes an allergic reaction to a sugar molecule found in beef, pork or lamb, with symptoms like hives, vomiting, and anaphylactic shock.
- The syndrome is typically linked to bites from the lone star tick, which has expanded its range aided by warmer winters and deer populations.
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Meat Allergy Caused By Tick Bites Becoming More Common In US, Experts Say
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