William K. Butler, Hanna N. Oltean, Elizabeth A. Dykstra, Eleanor Saunders, Johanna S. Salzer, Scott P. Commins
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Abstract
We describe a case of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) in a resident of Washington, USA, after local Ixodes pacificus tick bites, which were associated with IgE increases after diagnosis. AGS should be considered a potential cause of anaphylactic and allergic reactions in persons with tick exposures, regardless of geographic residence.
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