Tick Bites and Red Meat Allergies | Richmond News

Virginia’s tick surge is triggering a hidden crisis: alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy sparked by bites. Warmer temps and more deer fuel the problem, especially in Southwest Virginia. Scientists at UVA are unraveling why some tick victims develop full-blown allergies while others don’t—focusing on antibody quality, not just presence. Tony Farmer, a wastewater worker bitten on the job, suffered severe reactions even hours after sleep, forcing him to seek relief through acupuncture and strict tick-checking habits. Researchers are now testing treatments as they chase answers to this baffling immune mystery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fd82a1e935c01c6