Clark Giles found the concept of ticks causing meat allergies unbelievable until he experienced sudden anaphylaxis after eating a hamburger, leading to a drastic lifestyle change.
The lone-star tick's saliva triggers an immune reaction against alpha-gal, a molecule present in most mammals—hence affecting farmers who develop allergies to the meats they raise.
In recent years, the lone-star tick's range has expanded north and west, increasing alpha-gal syndrome prevalence among outdoor workers like farmers.
Farmers like Clark Giles must wear protective gear to work with livestock they used to handle easily, highlighting the alarming rise of alpha-gal syndrome.
Collection
[
|
...
]