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How does a tick bite cause a red meat allergy?

Science Friday by Science Friday and WNYC Studios

Jul 16, 202600:17:58Science & Medicine

Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that comes from a tick bite, are climbing fast. But why does it only develop in certain people?

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How does a tick bite cause a red meat allergy? is an episode from Science Friday by Science Friday and WNYC Studios. Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that comes from a tick bite, are climbing fast. But why does it only develo...

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