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Lone Star Tick Bites Cause Rising Meat Allergy Cases in US

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A growing number of people in the U.S. are developing alpha-gal syndrome, a severe allergy to red meat and dairy products, triggered by the bite of the lone star tick. This condition, which causes symptoms ranging from hives to digestive issues, is becoming more prevalent due to increased awareness and the expanding geographic range of the tick. While historically managed by dietary avoidance and emergency epinephrine, the recent approval of the first drug for alpha-gal syndrome offers new hope for treatment. AI

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Lone Star Tick Bites Cause Rising Meat Allergy Cases in US

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Perrone, The Associated Press ·

    Meet the lone star tick: the primary U.S. source of alpha-gal syndrome, which is a life-threatening meat allergy that’s on the rise

    Regulators recently approved the first drug for the condition, and more therapies may be on the way.

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