As we continue to engage in outdoor activities as the weather cools and hunting season begins, it’s important to protect yourself from tick bites. The Lone Star tick has been linked to causing the Alpha-Gal allergy in individuals who eat red meat. Symptoms include rash, hives, difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, nausea, and severe stomach pain. These symptoms can occur in 3 to 8 hours after eating red meat. Seek medical attention if this occurs.
The Lone Star tick is a vector that can spread the disease. The Alpha-Gal molecule is carried in the…
