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BONUS: Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Recognizing Reactions and Spotting Hidden Medication Risks
Could a tick bite explain why a patient suddenly reacts to beef, pork, or even a gelatin-containing medication?
In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, discusses alpha-gal syndrome, an emerging tick-borne allergy to red meat and other mammal-derived products. He breaks down how the lone star tick sets off the immune response, how to recognize symptoms ranging from hives and GI upset to life-threatening reactions, and what healthcare professionals should consider when a patient presents with a possible delayed reaction.
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