Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat.
Lone star ticks trigger alpha-gal syndrome (meat allergy) in ~450k Americans, expanding northward; FDA approved Xolair injectable in 2024. Emerging occupational health risk for outdoor teams in endemic regions; regulatory approval signals biotech momentum.
Regulators recently approved the first drug for the condition, and more therapies may be on the way.
It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise...