View Full Version : Lone Star Tick and Meat Allergies
Golf1echo
06-28-2017, 16:59
This is a little concerning: https://www.wired.com/story/lone-star-tick-that-gives-people-meat-allergies-may-be-spreading
Hadn't heard of this before sounds like Doctors and researchers are trying to find the range of this threat.
doctom54
06-28-2017, 19:56
Not uncommon here in the Ozarks. I've seen several patients with alpha-gal allergy
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha-gal_allergy
Big deal in VA and WV. Know several people that have it.
Stunned the beef and fast food industries are not diverting all funds for an immediate solution.
I've seen several patients with alpha-gal allergy
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha-gal_allergy
Nagging wife syndrome? :confused: ;)
Pat
NurseTim
07-05-2017, 00:49
If I was allergic to meat, would I have to start driving a prius, drink pbr, wear skinny jeans, and develop a yen for obscure things?
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07-06-2017, 14:48
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