| 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/ |
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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...