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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome - CBS News

The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome - CBS News

This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?

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