Ticks in Our Midst: Unraveling the Mystery of Alpha Gal Syndrome The discovery that up to 30 percent of Americans may carry the antibody linked to tick borne meat allergy has sent shockwaves through public health circles.
This figure is striking, especially when compared to previous estimates of only 0. 14 percent of the US population affected by alpha gal syndrome.
Researchers have struggled for years to accurately diagnose this unique disease, which can manifest in different ways and at varying intensities.