Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious allergic condition caused by a sugar molecule present in mammalian meat, triggered by tick bites. Recent cases in Maine and Washington indicate that more tick species, including deer and western black-legged ticks, may be responsible for AGS, challenging the belief that only the lone star tick is the main culprit. With estimates of up to 450,000 people affected in the U.S. and increasing incidence, especially in tick-prone areas, these developments illuminate growing public health concerns surrounding alpha-gal syndrome.
Alpha-gal syndrome is a rare but serious allergic reaction to red meat, linked to tick bites and affects an estimated 450,000 people in the U.S.
New cases suggest that more tick species, including deer and western black-legged, may contribute to the spread of alpha-gal syndrome beyond the lone star tick.
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