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Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)

LONE STAR TICKS - AMBLYOMMA AMERICANUM 

In the U.S., most AGS cases are caused by lone star tick bites. Lone star ticks are most common in late spring through early fall, but they can be active year-round any time temperatures are above freezing.

Unlike some other tick species, lone star ticks don’t always sit and wait. They hunt you. If you are stationary (e.g. standing, sitting, gardening, picnicking), they will detect your odor and rapidly crawl several yards to find you. Note that ticks cannot jump or fly.

All stages of lone star ticks can cause AGS. Lone star tick larvae are very tiny and are often confused with chiggers. In summer through early fall, you may encounter swarms of hundreds of larvae. 

Source: Centers for Disease Control

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Thank you to the  Alpha-gal Alliance Action Fund (AGAAF). A 501(c)(4) nonprofit which advocates for policy solutions that improve the lives of people affected by alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). Sharon Forsyth is also the founder of the Alpha-gal Alliance (AGA), a 501(c)(3) which focuses on education, capacity building, and catalyzing research. 

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