Alpha-gal allergy

Alpha-gal allergy is an allergic condition where individuals react to alpha-gal, a sugar molecule found in the tissues of all mammals except humans and other primates. This allergy is often triggered by tick bites, which sensitize individuals to alpha-gal, leading to allergic reactions when they consume red meat or other mammalian products. The condition primarily affects individuals who have been bitten by ticks, particularly in regions where these ticks are prevalent.