Intrinsic risk factors may trigger alpha-gal syndrome
Intrinsic factors such as blood type, medical history, allergies and family history contribute to the risk for developing alpha-gal syndrome, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.“This study is a follow-up to a 2023 CDC publication on alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) that found patients who were diagnosed with AGS were more likely to recall finding a tick on