Ascaris lumbricoides and ticks associated with sensitization to galactose α1,3-galactose and elicitation of the alpha-gal syndrome

IgE to galactose alpha-1,3 galactose (alpha-gal) causes alpha-gal syndrome (delayed anaphylaxis after ingestion of mammalian meat). Development of sensitization has been attributed to tick bites; however, the possible role of other parasites has not been well studied.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - July 28, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tatenda Murangi, Prema Prakash, Bernardo Pereira Moreira, Wisdom Basera, Maresa Botha, Stephen Cunningham, Heidi Facey-Thomas, Ali Halajian, Lokesh Joshi, Jordache Ramjith, Franco H. Falcone, William Horsnell, Michael E. Levin Source Type: research