An Extremely Life-Threatening Meat Allergy, Alpha-Gal Syndrome: CDC Issues Warning to 450,000 People
Beware of Alpha-Gal Syndrome: CDC Warns of Tick-Related Meat Allergy
According to the CDC, alpha-gal is a sugar that can be found in a variety of foods, including beef, pork, rabbit, lamb, and deer. It can also be found in some medications, dairy products manufactured from cows, gelatin, and some medications.
The CDC estimated that about 450,000 persons in the United States may be affected by Alpha-Gal Syndrome. However, since a positive diagnostic test and a particular examination are needed to diagnose Alpha-Gal Syndrome, testing cannot be done on all AGS patients.
According to the American Medical College Association, a warm temperature makes it more conducive for ticks, and human development has encroached into wildlife areas, contributing to the rise in tick populations and incidences of Lyme disease in recent years.
According to the CDC, many American healthcare professionals are unaware of this “potentially life-threatening allergic condition.” According to the government organization, individuals who are aware of AGS still know very little is known regarding its diagnosis and treatment.
New information reveals that tick bites from lone star ticks are the main cause of AGS. Although additional research on the function of ticks and the reasons why some people acquire AGS is required, the CDC stated that people may develop AGS after being bitten by a tick. The southern, midwestern, and mid-Atlantic regions were the focus of several instances.
According to Dr. N. Carpenter, a disease scientist, and the paper’s lead author, “Alpha-Gal Syndrome is an important emerging public health issue, with potentially serious health consequences that could last a lifetime for some patients.”
