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HEALTH● ELEVATEDOct 4 · Oct 4, 2026, 10:00 AM

How the aggressive lone star tick unleashed a hidden meat allergy on millions of Americans

LA Times · north america

Once confined to the Southeast, aggressive lone star ticks have expanded across North America due to warming climates and growing deer populations. Their bites can transmit alpha-gal, a severe allergy to meat and dairy.

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