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Tick Bites May Make You Allergic to Meat | Kansas City News
New CDC research reveals a startling tick-borne allergy: alpha-gal syndrome, which turns your body allergic to red meat after a lone star tick bite. Missouri leads the pack with 26% of tested samples showing alpha-gal antibodies — a sign, but not a diagnosis. Symptoms range from hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, but crucially, you need both antibodies and actual reactions to be diagnosed. Doctors warn that positive tests without symptoms could trigger unnecessary panic and dietary changes. Testing should only happen if you’re experiencing symptoms or have a relevant history — especially…
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