Doctors issue warning over growing Alpha-gal syndrome cases
It's rare, but doctors say they're seeing a growing number of cases of the serious allergy that's triggered by a tick bite. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
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It's rare, but doctors say they're seeing a growing number of cases of the serious allergy that's triggered by a tick bite. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Tick bites can cause a range of different illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks cam bring.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
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The CDC also found "concerning" numbers of doctors don't know about alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat.
One expert says while warmer weather could lead to an increase in tick populations, there simply isn't enough data to make a definitive determination.
Lyme disease cases have exploded recently with some blaming global warming that helps ticks thrive.
