What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
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With the return of the beautiful days, walks in the forest, hikes and gardening activities expose more to tick bites. These small parasites are mainly feared for their role in the transmission of infectious diseases such as Lyme disease or tick encephalitis. Yet, scientists also warn about another, much less known, threat of alpha-gal syndrome. This condition can transform a simple meal containing red meat into a medical emergency. Although rare…
A tick bite may seem like a minor incident, but in some cases it may trigger a severe, delayed and potentially fatal allergic reaction to red meat consumption. Phenomena, known as alpha-gal syndrome, is an increasingly medically monitored condition.
What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
The dangerous blood-sucking arthropod insect carries the encephalitis virus, Lyme disease, borreliosis and infectious dermacentor (Photo courtesy of iStock). By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by ti…
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