ABC RADIO NIGHT LIFE discusses Mammalian Meat and Tick Allergy with Professor Sheryl van Nunen OAM

How does a tick bite end up with you being allergic to meat? It might sound the stuff of science fiction, but there's a syndrome called 'alpha-gal syndrome' which can be traced back to being bitten by a certain type of tick. The allergy is more commonly called the 'Mammalian meat allergy', with those affected potentially ending up being allergic to meat.

Joining Nic Healey on Nightlife is Professor Sheryl van Nunen OAM, from the Tick-Induced Allergies Research & Awareness and National Allergy Centre of Excellence.

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