Video: When a Tick Bite Causes a Red Meat Allergy

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A father talks about the delayed symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), his struggles to gain correct diagnosis, and how he’s managing his condition through diet and preventing tick bites.

Format: MP4
Language: English (US)
Last updated: September 19, 2025
Developed by: About Division of Vector-borne Diseases

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  • Running time: 2:56 minutes
  • Date released: October 3, 2025

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Video transcript and audio description: AGS testimonial
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Published: September 29, 2025
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