Alpha-gal syndrome
Acquired allergy resulting from tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as alpha-gal allergy or mammalian meat allergy (MMA), is an acquired allergy to the epitope of the carbohydrate molecule galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose ("alpha-gal"). Reactions can be life-threatening, and typically either begin rapidly after exposure from intravenous therapy, or 2–8 hours after ingesting foods and medicines. Reactions can also occur from skin contact and environmental exposures. AGS results from tick bites, and possibly bites from other parasites. Alpha-gal is present in all foods and ingredients made from beef, pork, lamb, venison, rabbit, and other mammal sources, including gelatin and milk. Certain seaweeds also contain alpha-gal. Alpha-gal is found worldwide among the inactive ingredients and materials of medications and healthcare products, and it is generally not required to be labeled. Reactions have been reported from breathing cooking fumes containing alpha-gal molecules, and from contact with health and personal care products...
Read on Wikipedia · Image Photo Credit: James Gathany Content Providers(s): CDC/ Michael L. Levin, Ph. D., Public domain
Open boosters, collect cards and trade them. Free to play.
Play for free