Rising Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Hidden Threat from Backyard Bugs

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Rising Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Hidden Threat from Backyard Bugs
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Researchers confirmed the first known death caused by alpha gal allergy, a meat allergy triggered by Lone Star tick bites, after a man died hours after eating beef. The case highlights the severity of the allergy, which can cause life-threatening reactions, and emphasizes the increasing risk due to rising tick populations.

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