Alpha-gal Syndrome (Red Meat Allergy) from Tick Bites: Immunology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an immune-mediated hypersensitivity disorder triggered by exposure to tick saliva, most notably from certain tick species associated with the bacterium-containing tick microbiome. The hallmark is delayed allergic reactions after ingestion of mammalian meat, leading many patients to experience symptoms that can be mistaken for food intolerance or acute gastroenteritis. The term… Read More »