US Edition“Red Meat Allergy” From Tick Bites Is Spreading Both in US and Globally
ILLINOIS, AUG 4 – The Illinois TICK Act mandates reporting of confirmed alpha-gal syndrome cases and requires public education to address the rapidly spreading tick-borne allergy affecting thousands.
- Alpha-Gal syndrome, an allergic reaction that occurs after tick bites, is becoming increasingly common both across the United States and worldwide.
- This increase follows rising tick populations and identification of multiple tick species, including the black-legged tick, across six continents causing the syndrome.
- Illinois passed House Bill 1754, the TICK Act, requiring case reporting, public education, and awareness campaigns by the Department of Public Health.
- The CDC estimates that up to 450,000 Americans may be affected by alpha-gal syndrome, yet a 2022 survey revealed that nearly half of healthcare professionals in the U.S. were unfamiliar with the condition.
- Increased awareness and reporting aim to improve diagnosis and management, while experts note potential breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in the near future.
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