New drug offers hope for alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne meat and dairy allergy

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Tick bites can cause alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially fatal allergy to meat and dairy products. This syndrome occurs when the immune system develops antibodies against alpha-gal sugar, found in mammal meat but not humans, after a tick bite introduces it into the bloodstream. Previously treated by avoidance and epinephrine, a new drug has been approved for alpha-gal syndrome, with more therapies anticipated.


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