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Do Tick Bites Cause a Red Meat Allergy? What to Know About The Rise of Alpha Gal Syndrome

Release Date: 10 Aug 2023 Health
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Bobbi Pritt, MD, MS, FCAP, and CAP BOG member discusses ticks and the red meat allergy. “In some people, the presence of alpha-gal in the blood triggers a reaction from the body's immune system, resulting in an allergic reaction to alpha-gal sugar molecules,” said Dr. Pritt.

For the full article click here: Do Tick Bites Cause a Red Meat Allergy? What to Know About The Rise of Alpha Gal Syndrome

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