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Tick Bites and Red Meat Allergies | Richmond News
Virginia’s tick surge is triggering a hidden crisis: alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy sparked by bites. Warmer temps and more deer fuel the problem, especially in Southwest Virginia. Scientists at UVA are unraveling why some tick victims develop full-blown allergies while others don’t—focusing on antibody quality, not just presence. Tony Farmer, a wastewater worker bitten on the job, suffered severe reactions even hours after sleep, forcing him to seek relief through acupuncture and strict tick-checking habits. Researchers are now testing treatments as they chase answers to this…
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