Topic: allergic reaction

Tick-Borne Red Meat Allergy Spreads Across US and Worldwide

Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne allergy causing delayed reactions to red meat, dairy, and certain medications due to an immune response triggered by the alpha-gal sugar molecule. The CDC estimates up to 450,000 Americans may have alpha-gal syndrome, with symptoms like hives or anaphylaxis appe...