Repeated Amblyomma testudinarium tick bites are associated with elevated anti-galactose-α-1,3- galactose carbohydrate IgE antibody levels: A retrospective cohort study in a single institute

Alpha gal syndrome has been reported after Amblyomma tick bites. Patients who had ≥ 2 tick bites had higher levels of anti-alpha-gal IgE antibody than those with 0-1 tick bites. Patients with multiple Amblyomma tick bites may be at higher risk of developing allergy to red meat.

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