Greater Numbers of Cases of Meat Allergy Alpha-gal Syndrome on Long Island Due to Ticks
According to a recent Newsday report, Suffolk County has the highest incidence of meat allergy alpha gal syndrome caused by ticks in the country. According to newly released statistics from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Suffolk County ranked first in the country for probable instances of alpha gal syndrome (AGS) between 2017 and 2022. The illness has recently made headlines due to cases that have been recorded in Texas, but there have also been an increasing number of suspected cases across the nation. Are Medical Professionals Aware of Alpha Gal Syndrome? Nearly half of the 1,500 general practitioners, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants surveyed by the CDC had never heard of the syndrome. “Among those who are aware of AGS, diagnosis and management knowledge is low.” Developing Public Health Issue According to the CDC, this is a significant new public health issue that could have detrimental long-term effects on some patients’ he...