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This Tick Bite Makes You Allergic to Red Meat

Sep 6, 2023
The podcast discusses the lone star tick bite which causes an allergic reaction to a sugar found in mammal products. It explores the challenges faced by individuals with alpha-gal syndrome, the prevalence of the allergy to red meat, and the lack of awareness among healthcare providers.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome and its Severe Allergic Reactions
03:33 • 2min
3
Tick-Borne Allergy to Red Meat: Prevalence, Symptoms, and Lack of Awareness
05:12 • 2min
4
Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of Alpha-Gal Syndrome
06:47 • 2min