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First death linked to red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, researchers say

An airline pilot from New Jersey is the first person to have died of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine ...
Forbes

First Reported Alpha-Gal Syndrome Death, Meat Allergy From Tick Bite

The lone star tick, seen here in a vial, can transmit alpha-gal sugar and thus alpha-gal syndrome. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) Tick. Tick. Tick. It was ...
MedPage Today

First Documented Death From Meat Allergy Tied to Tick Bite

Researchers have reported what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy that can be triggered by tick bites. A 47-year-old New Jersey man died last year from alpha-gal syndrome, ...
Yahoo

First Confirmed Death From Tick-Acquired Meat Allergy Prompts Warnings

Four hours after eating steak during a family camping trip, a 47-year-old man from New Jersey became severely ill. Having seemingly recovered by the next morning, he suffered fatal anaphylaxis after ...
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First death reported from meat allergy caused by tick bite

A 47-year-old airline pilot from New Jersey is the first person known to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by a tick bite. Researchers at the University of Virginia School ...

Are we asking the right questions to prevent tick-borne illnesses?

Despite decades of public health messaging about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, cases continue to rise, ...
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When You Get Bitten By A Tick, Here's What Could Happen To Your Body

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing can ruin a beautiful day spent out of doors than finding a tick attached to your body. Ticks are common all throughout the United ...