ASK THE DOCTORS: Alpha-Gal Syndrome Comes From Tick Bites
The tick-borne allergy can cause delayed reactions hours after eating meat, and doctors say there is no cure beyond avoiding red meat.
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Tick bites may cause long-term allergies to red meat and dairy
A tick bite can trigger the development of an allergy to red meat and dairy products. This happens because certain ticks carry a carbohydrate called alpha-gal; when it enters the human bloodstream, the immune system produces specific antibodies against it. Mechanism of Alpha-Gal Syndrome Once the body is sensitized to alpha-gal, the immune system begins to recognize this molecule—which is present in the tissues of most mammals—as a threat. Conse…
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ASK THE DOCTORS: Alpha-Gal Syndrome Comes From Tick Bites
Dear Doctors: The kids at our 8-year-old son's day camp have become obsessed with "a bug bite that turns you into a vegetarian." We think they are talking about a kind of tick bite that we have been hearing about…
Gina Lückenkemper sets a tick bite in front of the EM in Birmingham. The sprinter struggled with exhaustion and balance problems – and still wants to attack over the 100 meters.
Gina Lückenkemper is one of the best sprinters in Germany. Before the EM, the 29-year-old had enormous problems with regeneration. The reason is a tick bite. She now relies on neuroathletic tricks.
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