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Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as alpha-gal allergy or mammalian meat allergy (MMA), [1] is a type of acquired allergy characterized by a delayed onset of symptoms (3–8 hours) after ingesting mammalian meat. The condition results from past exposure to certain tick bites and was first reported in 2002.
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Allergies to the sugar carbohydrate found in beef, venison, lamb, and pork called alpha-gal. It is brought on by tick bites. [43] Allergic reaction to pork is an exception, as it may also be caused by pork-cat syndrome instead of alpha-gal allergy. Rice: Sneezing, runny nose, itching, stomachache, eczema.
Alpha gal has also been suggested to play a role in an immunoglobulin E-specific allergic response to some meats. [4] While this allergic response is quite well documented, there is significant discrepancy between laboratory tests and clinical findings, indicating that much research must still be done on the alpha gal mechanism of action and ...
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Meat allergy can refer to: Alpha-gal syndrome, allergy to meat from mammals (except ape meat or genetically modified meat without alpha-gal) Pork–cat syndrome, cross-reaction where cat allergy sufferers also become allergic to pork meat; Poultry allergy, allergy to meat from chicken, turkey, et cetera
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