Lone star ticks are proliferating across the eastern US, particularly due to climate change that enables their survival in previously cold areas. These aggressive ticks trigger alpha-gal syndrome, an unusual allergy to red meat, which has increased from a few dozen cases in 2009 to possibly 450,000 today. Experts express concern that as the ticks continue to expand their range, millions of people may develop the allergy, a situation exacerbated by inadequate data collection on cases and the adaptability of the ticks to local climates.
The expansion of lone star ticks across the US, attributed to climate change, is triggering rising cases of alpha-gal syndrome, which causes severe meat allergies.
Experts warn that the tick population and related allergies could cover the eastern US, with cases of alpha-gal syndrome potentially reaching millions in the coming years.
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