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Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as alpha-gal allergy or mammalian meat allergy (MMA), [1] is a type of acquired allergy characterized by a delayed onset of symptoms (3–8 hours) after ingesting mammalian meat. The condition results from past exposure to certain tick bites and was first reported in 2002.
Here’s everything you need to know about alpha-gal syndrome
A potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat may impact almost half a million Americans, but many doctors have no idea what it is or how to treat it, according to research published Thursday.
The allergy involves red meat like beef, pork or lamb; and, in some cases, dairy — especially heavy-fat dairy like ice cream. Doctors aren’t sure whether it only takes one lone star tick bite ...
Meat allergy can refer to: Alpha-gal syndrome, allergy to meat from mammals (except ape meat or genetically modified meat without alpha-gal) Pork–cat syndrome, cross-reaction where cat allergy sufferers also become allergic to pork meat; Poultry allergy, allergy to meat from chicken, turkey, et cetera
A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food.The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure.
What is alpha-gal syndrome? The lone star tick can cause an allergic reaction known as alpha-gal syndrome. The tick's saliva contains a sugar molecule called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal).
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a systemic, non IgE-mediated food allergy to a specific trigger within food, most likely food protein.As opposed to the more common IgE food allergy, which presents within seconds with rash, hives, difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis, FPIES presents with a delayed reaction where vomiting is the primary symptom.