A bite from a lone star tick can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially serious allergy to red meat, dairy and other mammalian products.

KOSU reporter Sierra Pfeifer joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton to explain why the condition is gaining attention in Oklahoma, how eastern red cedar trees may be helping ticks spread and why alpha-gal can be difficult to diagnose.

They also discuss Oklahoma’s new reporting requirements, precautions people can take outdoors and how No Cow Bakery & Café in Edmond is creating a safe place for customers with alpha-gal and other food allergies.

Read Sierra’s complete KOSU report:
https://www.kosu.org/alpha-gal-syndrome-oklahomans-adapt

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