Up to 450,000 Americans may have a syndrome that causes a dangerous reaction to several types of meat.
The rate of Americans developing a rare meat allergy from tick bites is rising, researchers say, and may have already impacted as many as 450,000 people.
The allergy triggers a possibly life-threatening reaction to several types of meat or animal products.The tick is identified by the white spot on its back and is mostly found in southern and eastern parts of the US. But experts warn that their range is expanding due to climate change. The list of dangerous foods for people suffering from alpha-gal syndrome include pork, beef, rabbit, lamb, venison, gelatine, milk, some dairy products and certain pharmaceuticals.
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