Two additional tick species can transmit red meat allergies: See where they are
Two additional tick species in the U.S. have been found capable of transmitting red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome.
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Several Species Of Ticks Transmit A Rare And Potentially Deadly Red Meat Allergy
Scientists have long thought that only one species of tick found in the United States, the lone star tick, could […] ...
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Multiple species of ticks in the US can transmit red meat allergy, CDC reports reveal
In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.
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More Americans May Be at Risk of Red Meat Allergy From Tick Bites, CDC Reports Suggest
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer New data from the CDC suggests that alpha-gal syndrome—a tick-borne allergy to red meat—may be more widespread than previously thought.Scientists long believed that only ...
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Is red meat unhealthy?
When all is said and done, an occasional portion of lean red meat is unlikely to harm you. More important than any one food, ...