A Missed Diagnosis of Alpha-gal Allergy in the Northern United States: A Case Report

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Katie Roster
New York Medical College

Hannah Mulvihill
New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York

Nisha Lakhi
New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York

Keywords

urticaria, rash, tick, lyme, meat allergy, northern

Abstract

Alpha-gal syndrome is an acquired mammalian meat allergy transmitted via tick bite. Herein, we describe a case of alpha-gal syndrome in the Northern United States that goes unrecognized by multiple healthcare professionals. This case highlights the importance of keeping this diagnosis in mind when treating patients with unexplained urticaria and anaphylaxis.  

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Mar 13, 2023
DOI https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.7.2.9

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Roster, K., Mulvihill, H., & Lakhi , N. . (2023). A Missed Diagnosis of Alpha-gal Allergy in the Northern United States: A Case Report. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 7(2), 710–713. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.7.2.9
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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): March Issue & Poster Presentations from WCH23 Dermatology Conference®
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