Giant Hyalomma tick species that transmit deadly pathogens by biting humans was spotted in Sweden for the first time.
Allergic Reaction Linked to Tick Bites Often Misdiagnosed as Food Allergy
Those who react to the molecule in red meat, the alpha-gal also have a history of tick bites which might be the reason for anaphylaxis.
Those who react to the molecule in red meat, the alpha-gal also have a history of tick bites which might be the reason for anaphylaxis.
‘Giant 'hunter' tick which is a deadly pathogen when bitten was detected in Sweden for the first time.
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As part of a multi-year project examining how climate change might influence diseases in Sweden, the ticks are being sent to Grandi by post. So far 2000 living and dead ticks were sent by those who supported the research. Associate professor from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Ann Albihn, who was working on the project said that the possibilities of contracting the deadly virus in Sweden remained very low but depending on future changes in the climate the species may develop a new trick to adopt the harsh Swedish climate.
Source-Medindia
Cases of Anaphylaxis from Tick Bite Meat Allergy on the Rise
Allergy clinic finds large percentage of anaphylaxis cases from tick bite meat allergy, a recent research who finds that alpha-gal, a complex sugar found in red meat from beef, pork, venison, etc, may be the most common known cause.
Allergy clinic finds large percentage of anaphylaxis cases from tick bite meat allergy, a recent research who finds that alpha-gal, a complex sugar found in red meat from beef, pork, venison, etc, may be the most common known cause.
Your Blood Group Determines Whether You Will be Attacked by Ticks
Ticks are more likely to attack people with type A blood. People with the risk blood type A should take appropriate measures to protect themselves more effectively.
Ticks are more likely to attack people with type A blood. People with the risk blood type A should take appropriate measures to protect themselves more effectively.
New Gel To Protect Against Tick Bite
German researchers have developed a gel that can protect us against tick bites that can result in Lyme borreliosis, damaging joints and organs.
German researchers have developed a gel that can protect us against tick bites that can result in Lyme borreliosis, damaging joints and organs.
