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Tick that causes meat allergy, other rare virus is spreading: What symptoms to watch for
The CDC says more than 110,000 suspected AGS cases were reported from 2010 to 2022 as the tick spread into new states.
- The latest data from The CDC shows the Lone Star Tick has been confirmed in more than 30 states, an increase from just a few years ago. The species has been pushing northward from the South in recent years.
- Humans can develop AGS after being bitten by a tick carrying the allergen, causing a life-threatening allergy to red meat and other mammal products. The condition is described as a "combination of a carbohydrate in a protein."
- A Kansas man diagnosed with AGS recently told WDAF he can no longer consume beef, pork, or lamb. Symptoms include Hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling, which may take weeks or months to manifest.
- The CDC estimates that while more than 110,000 suspected cases of AGS occurred between 2010 and 2022, the true number could reach 450,000. The syndrome is not currently a notifiable condition to the agency.
- To reduce risk, The CDC recommends treating clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Experts advise showering within two hours of coming inside and running clothes through a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes.
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