Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy

You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It has also been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America.

It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical providers to watch for patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, especially those living in areas where alpha-gal is prevalent.
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