“The warming temperatures have led to an increase of reports of the lone star tick in Minnesota. It’s a species that is traditionally found in the southern United States, and can give people an allergy to red meat.”

  • SlamDrag@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    Friend of mine got bit by one of these and got alpha-gal syndrome. It’s completely wild. Definitely not the worst thing that’s ever happened but became unable to eat meat basically overnight.