A little monster with a raging metabolism, twelve times faster than the blink of an eye. #wildlife

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Why was it so hard to figure out the cause of death was anaphylactic shock?

https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxCTbilYTQnuuyEtHEF07YgWW4vRnmYjXI

#Allergies #Anaphylaxis #AlphaGal

“Researchers have linked the death of a 47-year-old man in New Jersey to alpha-gal syndrome, which usually starts with a bite from a lone star tick. The man died four hours after eating a hamburger. NBC News’ Anne Thompson.” #ISOGG #epigenetics #AlphaGal #tick #allergy #AlphaGalSyndrome #meatallergy #lonestartick #geneadons

https://youtu.be/Tp96QZfzNlU?si=XZo3sUhpU8hrGtZh

First reported death from meat allergy caused by tick bite

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Living with Alpha-Gal isn’t just about avoiding red meat. Hidden triggers like dairy, soaps, and even shampoos can cause reactions your doctor may not warn you about.
Read more 👉 https://www.jenniferwhitetmphoto.com/living-with-alpha-gal-hidden-triggers-your-doctor-might-not-warn-you-about

#AlphaGal #FoodAllergy #HiddenTriggers #blog

I'll never forget the moment I got an Alpha-Gal diagnosis and my life changed. My latest blog explains the 10 horrible months it took before being diagnosed to the things that changed in not just my life but my families too.
https://www.jenniferwhitetmphoto.com/one-bite-changed-a-photographers-life
#blog #alphagal
Before you continue to YouTube

That teeny brown dot next to the coin - that’s a tick!
The larval beasties are everywhere here (#RhodeIsland) right now. lucky they don’t carry virus (#AlphaGal) at this stage
Smaller than poppyseed

Alpha-Gal syndrome, an allergy triggered by tick bites, is causing delayed allergic reactions to meat and dairy products worldwide. #AlphaGal #TickBite #Allergy #Health #MeatAllergy

https://kokcha.news/5517/alpha-gal-syndrome-a-rapidly-spreading-allergy-linked-to-tick-bites/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Rapidly Spreading Allergy Linked to Tick Bites

Alpha-Gal syndrome, an allergy triggered by tick bites, is causing delayed allergic reactions to meat and dairy products worldwide. #AlphaGal #TickBite #Allergy #Health #MeatAllergy

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A close family friend of ours in Virginia has this and it can be super dangerous. Not just the “red meat” part but that some shots and other medical treatments contain alpha-gal and can be dangerous during procedures.

“Red meat allergy” from tick bites is spreading both in US and globally - Ars Technica

https://theconversation.com/a-red-meat-allergy-from-tick-bites-is-spreading-and-the-lone-star-tick-isnt-the-only-alpha-gal-carrier-to-worry-about-262428

#AlphaGal

A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about

Studies have linked ticks on 6 continents to alpha-gal syndrome and its unusual symptoms. An entomologist explains what this frustrating illness is.

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