New York monitors alpha-gal cases from tick bites
New York State will begin tracking cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially severe red meat allergy triggered by lone star tick bites, by including it as a reportable disease. The state aims to better understand its prevalence through this change, which is currently in public comment. Alpha-gal is a sugar molecule found in some animals and tick saliva, and allergy symptoms can range from hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. While suspected cases have been identified nationwide, officials seek more accurate estimates to address the public health impact.
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