Some tick bites can trigger a red meat allergy, cases reported in Illinois

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date May 24, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated May 24, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/some-tick-bites-can-trigger-a-red-meat-allergy-cases-reported-in-illinois/3940057/

Article Preview

While tick bites are often associated with Lyme disease, they can also lead to a less commonly known condition: Alpha-gal syndrome. The Illinois Department of Public Health recently highlighted AGS, also known as red meat allergy or tick bite meat allergy. The condition occurs after some tick bites...