Introduction to AGS
This syndrome is a red meat allergy linked to tick bites.
What is Alpha-gal syndrome?
This symptom occurs in severe cases of AGS and can be life-threatening.
What is anaphylaxis?
People with AGS must avoid this type of food.
What is red meat?
AGS is transmitted with this organism's saliva.
What are ticks?
This practice helps prevent ticks from attaching during outdoor activities.
What is wearing long sleeve clothing and tucking your socks into your shoes?
The CDC estimates these many cases of AGS in the U.S.
What are over 450,000 cases?
It takes this long for AGS symptoms to develop.
What is 3-6 hours?
These foods can serve as safe sources of protein for those affected by AGS.
What are poultry, seafood, or beans?
Ticks obtain Alpha-gal from this source.
What is their feeding host (mammals)?
You should do this immediately after doing any outdoor activity.
What is showering and checking for ticks?
This carbohydrate triggers AGS when introduced into the human body.
What is galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-gal)?
This device is commonly prescribed for emergency allergic reactions.
What is an EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector)?
This ingredient, found in gummies and medicines, can trigger an allergic reaction.
What is gelatin?
Ticks introduce Alpha-gal into humans during this process.
What is biting/feeding?
These items should not be used when removing an attached tick.
What is petroleum jelly, nail polish, or heat?
AGS was first linked to allergic reactions in patients taking this type of drug.
What is a cancer-treatment drug (Cetuximab)?
Wearing this device will help alert others to your condition in an emergency.
What is a medical alert bracelet or ID?
This can be done to avoid onset of AGS when eating in public places or traveling.
What is bringing your own meal and snacks?
What is Alpha-gal?
This should be applied to your hunting clothes before going outside.
What is permethrin?
This type of antibody is produced in response to Alpha-gal.
What is immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies?
These medications help treat mild symptoms like hives and itching.
What are antihistamines?
During these social events people may encounter hidden AGS triggers.
What are BBQs or dining in restaurants, preparing red meat?
These tick species are the primary sources of AGS.
The Lone Star tick (Amblyomma Americanum) and Blacklegged/deer tick (Ixodes Scapuralis)
This practice allows you to avoid ticks when outside.
What is not walking through uncut grass?
What is staying on cleared trails?
What is not sitting directly on the ground?