CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans

The Risk of Becoming Allergic to Meat After a Tick Bite May Be Higher Than Thought

New research from the CDC is exposing surprising new culprits behind a growing meat allergy.

Meat Allergy Caused by Ticks Appearing in New Parts of the u.s.

​Alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, appears to be emerging in new regions across the United States. This condition is primarily associated with the lone star tick’s bite (Amblyomma americanum), which transfers the carbohydrate molecule galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) into the human body. Subsequent consumption of mammalian meat products can lead to allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. ​ Historically, …

Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species

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CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans

Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year surveillance in Maine identified 23 confirmed cases of the meat allergy outside the lone star tick’s known range.

The ticks have taken hold during the winter. At the beginning of the year, a record number of blood-sucking animals were reported. – You should be careful if you get a tick bite

Ticks are living better and better in Poland – not only in forests and meadows, but also in cities. In a conversation with TOK FM, the expert explained that the warmer climate is conducive to them.