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Ticks that cause allergies to red meat are spread in the USA

'02.07.2017'

Source: Chicago Tribune

In the United States, there is an increase in tick bites. In particular, a single star tick bite causes an allergic reaction to red meat in humans. Chicago Tribune.

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When bitten, the tick injects a substance into the human body that rebuilds the immune system. Allergies develop. The patient has a rash, difficulty breathing, this can lead to an anaphylactic reaction. The location of the tick was limited to the southeastern states of the United States, but now its range is rapidly expanding.

According to Ronald Saff, an allergist from Tallahassee, Florida, the bite can even be fatal. Saff noted that ticks spread, and this contributes to global warming.

“They like pleasant weather conditions,” he said. “As the US gets warmer, we expect the tick to migrate to other states.”

Researchers from Kansas have discovered that the species spreads from eastern Kansas to central and western Kansas. The College of Veterinary Medicine reported its findings in the 2016 year, citing warming as a contributing factor. This type of tick is also found in Missouri.

It is noted that some primary care physicians are not even aware of the reaction that a tick bite can cause. This leads to an underestimation of the statistics of victims.

"This is scary. It can kill people, ”Saff added.

However, none of the allergist's patients died. Saff noted that the Lone Star tick bite allergy to red meat is so new that health agencies are still not tracking it.

The Missouri Department of Health offers a list of tips for preventing tick bites:

  • Wear light long pants, long sleeved clothing, and permethrin treated socks.
  • Apply insect repellents with 20-50% DEET on skin and clothing.
  • For children from 2 months and older, use repellent with 30% or less. DEET.
  • Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick on the skin and pull straight up until you pull it out completely.
  • Check your skin often for ticks.

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