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Manage mammalian meat allergy by avoiding both the allergen and further sensitization

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Mammalian meat allergy can develop after tick bites that introduce the allergen galactose-α-1,3-galacotose, which is also found in non-primate mammalian meat. It is characterized by a delayed onset allergic reaction that can result in dermatological, gastrointestinal and/or anaphylactic symptoms. The condition is managed by avoiding the allergen (i.e. by abstaining from mammalian meat consumption) and further sensitization via tick bites; pharmacological options may be of use for symptom management.

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Fung, S., Hoy, S. Manage mammalian meat allergy by avoiding both the allergen and further sensitization. Drugs Ther Perspect 39, 207–211 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40267-023-01005-0

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