Articles for tag: alpha-gal syndrome, CDC, red meat allergy, tick-borne diseases, Ticks

Ixodes ricinus

Deadly Ticks and Red Meat Allergy: The Alarming Link Across Multiple Species

April Joy Jovita

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a rare and potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat, has long been associated with bites from the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). However, recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that other tick species, such as black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis), can also transmit this condition. These discoveries ...

Lone Star Ticks: The Aggressive Southern Invaders

These Parasites From the South Put Pets at Risk Every Year

Jan Otte

The humid, warm climate of the southern United States creates a perfect breeding ground for some of nature’s most dangerous microscopic invaders. Every year, millions of pets across America face serious health threats from parasites that thrive in the region’s mosquito-heavy environments and tick-infested landscapes. While pet owners may think their furry companions are safe, ...