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Alpha gal syndrome – A rare case report in South India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 31-year-old female presented with complaints of itching with previous history of 5-6 anaphylactic reactions since last one month. Her symptoms were preceded (3-6 hours) with intake of red meat. She suffered one tick bite (probably a lone star tick) one month before the allergic episodes. Laboratory tests showed elevated serum IgE levels. She was suspected to suffer from Alpha gal syndrome. It is a disease causally linked to bites from ticks. Although cases of alpha-gal allergy have already been reported in a few European countries, to our best knowledge, no cases have been reported so far in South India. She was managed with steroids and dietary restrictions.

Source: Bioinformation

DOI: 10.6026/973206300210982

Authors: Suganya Sribalaji, Asmathulla S, Manavalan J

Institutions: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai

Language: English

Topic: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

Subfield: Immunology and Allergy

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410919807

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