The K-State Extension Bookstore has released a new fact sheet on Alpha-Gal Syndrome Basics.
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as “red meat allergy” or “mammalian allergy,” is an allergic reaction to a carbohydrate called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose or alpha-gal for short. Alpha-gal is found in the meat, organs, and other parts of animals classified as mammals. This fact sheet explains the causes, symptoms, and management options for alpha-gal syndrome. In the United States, the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) is the main tick linked to AGS. It is mostly found in the Midwest, Eastern, and Southeastern parts of the United States.
To read the full publication, visit the K-State Extension Bookstore website.