“We have to sound the alarm out here,” said one patient with alpha-gal syndrome. “It’s here, it’s serious, and the numbers are very, very concerning.”
A disease so unusual that many doctors can’t diagnose it has emerged as a serious threat — and Long Island’s Suffolk County is the nation’s epicenter.
Her doctor in Mattituck confirmed her suspicions: “I got a blood test, and it was positive,” Agoglia said.Because alpha-gal syndrome isn’t well known, it often goes undiagnosed, so there may be many more cases in the population than the 450,000 people the CDC estimates have the disorder.of 1,500 healthcare providers revealed that “42% were not aware of AGS, and another 35% were not confident in their ability to diagnose or manage AGS patients.
In cases of a severe reaction, anaphylaxis can result, causing trouble breathing; rapid, weak pulse; dizziness; and drooling and not being able to swallow.The lone star tick is found throughout the eastern U.S. and is particularly prevalent in Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia and Missouri. Populations of the tick are growing, however, and public health officials believe it could spread even further.
Suffolk County has emerged as a hotspot for one main reason: the deer population in the region has exploded in recent years.
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