Alpha Gal of Maryland

09/06/2026

Latest information on the Asian Longhorned Tick ( which is already here in the United States)

Scientists in China have identified a novel tick-borne virus that causes an influenza-like illness characterized by fever, fatigue, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, and abnormal lab findings.

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/14/8/282

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an acquired allergy characterized as a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to the galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose carbohydrate, which is present on mammalian meat. AGS can cause severe anaphylactic reactions and has been implicated in intraoperative reactions to medications o...

09/02/2026

More info in comments
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NEWS: NIH researchers have discovered rare antibodies that could aid the development of an intervention for alpha-gal syndrome, an emerging tick-bite-associated condition that can cause allergic reactions to red meat and other animal products.

These antibodies acted as a biological shield, successfully blocking human allergic antibodies from binding to red meat allergens.

Approximately 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome have been identified in the U.S. since 2010. Symptoms can vary in severity, ranging from gastrointestinal problems to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

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08/25/2026

Alpha Gal in the News

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In areas with high prevalence of tick-induced alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), patients with blood type O appeared to be at significantly increased risk for allergic transfusion reactions to B or AB blood units, according to a retrospective cohort study.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/generalinfectiousdisease/122733

08/24/2026

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This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dram...

08/17/2026

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08/14/2026

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Our new peer-reviewed research on alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) begins with the patient experience: Alpha-Gal Syndrome Is More than Meats the IgE.

08/11/2026

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/ap-us-news/ap-trump-officials-propose-new-scrutiny-of-food-additives-and-ingredients/

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Monday proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or…

08/07/2026

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tick-bite-red-meat-allergy/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATiszFwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMBoeFqlA7VbcKV1381WYhfxNlwnSWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7XqLv3_m_WNiG94I5zpL-b6DpzQ7vIjIH-wkbbwXTAbjX0rttOvhcAnWeDRg_aem_3tloS4hlqP07Qq8lcXbHzQ

Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that comes from a tick bite, are climbing fast. But why does it only develop in certain people?