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Los Angeles Times
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Lone Star Tick Triggers Meat Allergy in Americans
A rising invasion of lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard is causing a surge in alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat and dairy linked to tick bites. The climate-driven spread of these ticks is leading to increased cases, with local hospitals seeing a sharp rise in affected individuals, and some experiencing severe or life-threatening reactions. Efforts to manage the crisis include public education, increased tick and deer control, and research into potential vaccines, but no definitive solution currently exists.
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