Rise in Alpha-Gal Syndrome Cases in Southern Missouri Linked to Lone Star Tick Bites
In recent years, Southern Missouri has seen a significant increase in cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to red meat and other mammal products. This condition has been directly linked to bites from the Lone Star tick, a species increasingly prevalent in the region. The Culprit: Lone Star Tick The…