Scientist Says Certain Tick Bites Can Cause Meat Allergy

Scientist says certain tick bites can cause meat allergy

Bites from the lone star tick can cause an allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome.

Tick-borne disease causes allergy to red meat

A tick-borne disease called alpha-gal syndrome is gaining attention for its ability to cause an allergy to red meat and dairy.

As lone star ticks move north, red meat allergies are on the rise » Yale Climate Connections

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