Alpha-gal allergy question

ahcoleman328

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Posted 3/12/2016 3:29 PM (GMT -5)

Does anybody know how long it takes a person to become allergic to red meat after being bitten by a lone star tick? I know they all don't have the potential to pass this alpha-gal allergy, but I got a lone star tick off my 4yr old and I need to know. I think it was about a week or 10 days for myself, but just checking to see others experiences. Thank you in advance!!

PeteZa

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Posted 3/12/2016 7:32 PM (GMT -5)

“Classically three to six hours after eating red meat [a person with the allergy] can get with hives, swelling and problems breathing,” says Dr. Robert Valet, an assistant professor of allergy and immunology at Vanderbilt University.

got this off the internet and I do not know this professor.

ahcoleman328

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Posted 3/12/2016 9:16 PM (GMT -5)

Thanks PeteZa,but I'm referring to how long it takes the body to build the IgE antibodies to the meat from the day of being bitten....I can't find that part and was hoping if anybody on here has it they could share their experience

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