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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.
What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy linked to ticks
This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...
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Study suggests mRNA vaccine could make humans resistant to ticks that transmit Lyme bacteria
A new study by Fikrig and other researchers, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, uses a powerful ...
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CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans
Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year ...
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It's tick season. How is Lyme disease transmitted? Here's what you need to know.
Turns out, some insects have the same idea. The Venn diagram between human outdoor activity and nymphal (baby) tick activity has significant overlap. This creates a perfect storm for a surge in ...
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CDC Confirms Black-Legged Ticks Can Trigger Red Meat Allergy In Humans
A recent study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases has revealed a concerning development in tick-borne allergies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with ...