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Meat Allergy Linked to Tick Bites Gets More Attention

June 15, 2026

About fifteen years ago, doctors noticed something strange. People who got bitten by ticks were suddenly having bad reactions to meat. This allergy is called alpha-gal syndrome. It happens when a sugar called alpha-gal gets into the body. The sugar is found in mammal meat and sometimes in tick spit.

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Unexpected Meat Allergies: The Hidden Danger of Tick Bites

March 24, 2025

Tick bites are a growing concern, and recent findings reveal that more tick species in the U. S. can trigger an unusual allergy to red meat. This allergy, known as alpha-gal syndrome, occurs when the body overreacts to a sugar found in red meat and dairy. Unlike typical food allergies, symptoms can