The Centers for Disease Control is seeing a rise in an allergy caused by tick bites.
In the last 13 years, over 100,000 people have developed hypersensitivity to red meat caused by the saliva of the lone star tick.
Symptoms of Alpha-Gal syndrome can range from an itchy rash to life-threatening conditions.
AGS is usually diagnosed by an allergist.
Most healthcare providers recommend patients avoid meat that contains alpha-gal such as beef, pork, and lamb.
The is no known cure for Alpha-Gal syndrome, but there are treatments available to manage symptoms.
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