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Two cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that the lone star tick isn’t the only species in the United States capable of triggering an allergy to red meat.
Americans have been issued a warning over two specific species of tick to look out for right now following a surge in the ...
Some illnesses spread through tick bites have been known threats in Rhode Island for some time. Others, such as Alpha-gal ...
The team created a novel tick antigen library housing over 3,000 different proteins, testing each to create a target cocktail ...
“Tick habitat … is spreading,” according to the Washington Trails Association statement. “Ticks have been spotted in more parts of Washington in recent years.” Those parts include the Olympic ...
Spring means fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are on the rise. Protect your pets with over-the-counter medications and treats.
Patients develop a delayed allergic reaction to red meat. Eating beef, pork or lamb can cause severe hives, difficulty ...
A recent study shows that two additional tick species can transmit the red meat allergy alpha-gal syndrome. Which species can ...
Powassan virus is primarily transmitted to humans by one of Minnesota’s 13 tick species: the blacklegged tick, also known as ...