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alpha-gal syndrome (DOID:0070659)
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Synonyms: -gal allergy; -gal syndrome; AGS; alpha-gal allergy; delayed anaphylaxis to red meat; galactose- -1,3-galactose allergy; galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose allergy; mammalian meat allergy; red meat allergy
Alt IDs: ICD10CM:Z91.014, MESH:C000655084, UMLS_CUI:C1630645
Definition: An allergic disease that is triggered by galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal). Sensitization usually results from a tick bite. Symptoms most often appear 2-6 hours after eating mammalian meat but may also be triggered by mamalian-derived products.

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