Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
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First Reported Alpha-Gal Syndrome Death, Meat Allergy From Tick Bite

The lone star tick, seen here in a vial, can transmit alpha-gal sugar and thus alpha-gal syndrome. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) Tick. Tick. Tick. It was ...