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Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites Becoming More Common in US, Experts Say
Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by lone star tick bites, rose to nearly 39% among tested patients in U.S. health systems, researchers found.
- 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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