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  2. The Potentially Fatal Tick-Borne Illness You Haven't ... - AOL

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    What is Alpha-gal syndrome? This potentially fatal condition gets its name from the molecule galactose-α-1,3-galactose (a.k.a. alpha-gal), which is found in most mammals.

  3. What is alpha-gal syndrome, the meat allergy caused by ... - AOL

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    Here’s everything you need to know about alpha-gal syndrome. Here’s everything you need to know about alpha-gal syndrome. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment ...

  4. Tick Bites Are Causing A Horrible Life-Threatening Meat Allergy

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    The range of symptoms is vast; alpha-gal syndrome can cause hives, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, drops in blood pressure, dizziness, severe stomach pain, and even anaphylaxis.

  5. Alpha-gal syndrome - Wikipedia

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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.

  6. Ixodes holocyclus - Wikipedia

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    When the same tick attaches to the next host (e.g., a human) it transfers the alpha-gal to the tissues of that next host. The immune system of some humans recognises alpha-gal as foreign and so produces antibodies against it. In this case the antibody produced is IgE, which is the type of antibody responsible for most allergic reactions.

  7. Alcohol intolerance - Wikipedia

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    Avoiding or restricting alcohol is the most straightforward way to prevent the symptoms of alcohol intolerance. [5] [6] [13] Tobacco use or exposure to secondhand smoke should be avoided, as smoking may increase levels of acetaldehyde. Certain medications may interact with alcohol and worsen symptoms.

  8. A bite from a lone star tick could give you a meat allergy ...

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    What is alpha-gal syndrome? The lone star tick can cause an allergic reaction known as alpha-gal syndrome. The tick's saliva contains a sugar molecule called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal).

  9. Why are Alpha-Gal cases increasing in Oklahoma? What to know ...

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    In a person with alpha-gal syndrome, symptoms typically appear two to six hours after eating or being exposed to the molecule, and can include: Hives or itchy rash Nausea or vomiting