Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Case Study

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This case presentation discusses a 38-year-old ornithologist experiencing abdominal pain linked to alpha-gal syndrome, following travel to Madagascar. Initial symptoms included diarrhea, which resolved with treatment, but new gastrointestinal issues arose after consuming mammalian meat. Clinical findings revealed elevated eosinophils, while stool tests ruled out common infections. A tick bite in Massachusetts shifted the diagnosis towards alpha-gal syndrome, confirmed by elevated IgE levels....