alpha-gal syndrome
Coverage of alpha-gal syndrome in the Nexus archive.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits reaching the highest levels since 2017. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and climate change, alongside a heightened risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in Pennsylvania and across the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites are surging in Pennsylvania and the US, with emergency department visits reaching their highest levels since 2017. Experts attribute the increase to warmer climates enabling ticks to spread to previously colder regions, raising risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year as climate warms
Tick bites in the US are surging due to climate warming, with emergency department visits spiking in 2026. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats and rising temperatures, heightening risks of diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits for bites reaching the highest levels since 2017. Experts attribute the increase to climate change expanding tick habitats into previously colder regions and warn of rising risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits reaching their highest levels since 2017 in April and remaining elevated through June. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and warn of heightened risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites in the US are surging, with emergency department visits reaching a five-year high in April 2026. Rising temperatures and geographic expansion of tick habitats, linked to climate change, are contributing to increased tick activity and associated diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites in the US are surging this year, with emergency department visits spiking to their highest levels since 2017 in April and remaining high through June. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and climate factors, raising risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Lone star ticks are covering much of the U.S. Here's what you need to know
Lone star ticks are spreading across the U.S. and can transmit alpha-gal syndrome, a dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the risks associated with this tick.
- Tick-related emergency room visits are surging in this state
Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-related emergency room visits, with increased cases continuing into summer after starting early in spring. Ticks are linked to tick-borne infections and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy. Experts recommend using repellents, permethrin-treated clothing, and daily tick checks to mitigate risks.
- Tick-related emergency room visits are surging in this state
Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-related emergency room visits, with increased cases starting in spring and continuing into summer. Experts warn of risks like tick-borne infections and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy linked to tick bites, and recommend preventive measures such as repellents and permethrin-treated clothing.
- Tick-related emergency room visits are surging in this state
Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-related emergency room visits, with UVA Health reporting increased cases starting early this spring and continuing into summer. Jeffrey Wilson of UVA Health highlighted risks like tick-borne infections and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy linked to tick bites, and emphasized prevention strategies such as repellents and permethrin-treated clothing. The CDC's April study indicated an early warning of a significant tick year, which has proven accurate.
- How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 10-year high in emergency room visits for tick bites. A case involving Alpha-gal syndrome from a lone star tick bite highlights the risks, with 70% of tick bites occurring in backyards. Landscape maintenance, such as mowing grass and removing debris, is recommended to reduce tick encounters.
- Meet the lone star tick: the primary U.S. source of alpha-gal syndrome, which is a life-threatening meat allergy that’s on the rise
Alpha-gal syndrome, a life-threatening meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites, is on the rise in the U.S. The condition triggers allergic reactions to red meat and dairy, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea. Recent approval of the first treatment offers new hope, but the expanding habitat of lone star ticks contributes to increased cases.
- What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-threatening allergy to meat caused by tick bites, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea after consuming red meat or dairy. The first treatment has been approved, and cases are rising due to increased awareness and the expanding habitat of the lone star tick.
- Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related emergency room visits in the U.S. reached their highest seasonal levels since 2017, with 71 cases per 100,000 ER visits in April 2026 compared to a historical average of 30. Doctors attribute the surge to expanding tick habitats, warmer climates, and rising Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.