Allergic reactions in Alpha-Gal Syndrome typically occur several hours after ingesting mammalian meat or mammalian-derived products, can include rash, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, itchy or scaly skin, swelling of the lips/face/tongue/throat, wheezing or shortness of breath, and in severe cases can lead to anaphylaxis; diagnosis requires antibody testing and clinical examination, and a 2023 CDC report by Johanna Salzer reported an average time to diagnosis of seven years.
January 01, 2023
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Typical timing, symptoms, diagnostic approach, and diagnostic delay statistic for AGS