What Should Clinicians Know About Alpha Gal Syndrome (Red Meat Allergy) and Tick Bites?

Ever since the CDC released its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report about alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS) last summer, it seems that everyone is talking about this odd allergy to red meat. Whether you’re an allergist or a primary care clinician, get the clinical facts about AGS in this episode of ImmunoCAST where we explore the syndrome’s origins and discovery, what potential foods (some perhaps lesser known) and medical products may cause reactions, and the most effective way to diagnose and treat patients. Episode resources and references available at https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/immunocast/s1e11.html?cid=0ct_3pc_05032024_9SGOV4