Table 1: Profile of Alpha-gal Allergy.
Vectors [7-10] | Amblyomma americanum also known as (aka) Lone star tick, Northeastern water tick, turkey tick in the eastern United States, and Mexico |
Ixodes holocyclus aka Paralysis tick Australian species | |
Ixodes ricinus aka Castor bean tick European species | |
Other existing unknown vectors | |
Symptoms | Anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, gastrointestinal disturbance |
Young age, suggestive of other unknown ways of sensitization | |
Diagnosis | Assay measuring IgE specific to alpha-gal (Viracor-IBT Labs) |
Skin test, Basophil activation test with cetuximab (more reliable) > meats | |
Treatment | Delayed life-threatening symptoms: epinephrine, steroids, H-2 blockers |
Cure | None |
Duration | Unconfirmed recovery potential |