Alpha-gal syndrome
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alpha-gal-syndrome-189-15202798
title:
Alpha-gal syndrome
text:
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as alpha-gal allergy or mammalian meat allergy (MMA), is a type of acquired allergy characterized by a delayed onset of symptoms after ingesting mammalian meat. The condition results from past exposure to certain tick bites. It was first reported in 2002. Symptoms of the allergy vary greatly between individuals and include rash, hives, nausea or vomiting, difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, dizziness or faintness, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, and
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description:
Acquired meat allergy resulting from tick bites
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha-gal_syndrome
date created:
2014-03-25T18:29:34Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T10:21:59Z
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