Most people are aware that Lyme disease is caused by a tick bite. There are actually lots of nasty things that may be associated with tick bites but one that I've been hearing more and more about is meat allergy. There is a condition that is created in certain people following certain tick bites where the person develops severe allergies to basically all red meat. It can be so severe as to cause anaphylactic shock. The condition may continue for life or may diminish with time.
Anyway, the New York Times has written a very comprehensive article on the current state of understanding about this condition and it's potential links or insights into other allergic conditions. I'm always a little reluctant to post NYT links because I'm never sure if you will need a subscription to access the article. But here it is NYT on Lone Star Ticks and Meat Allergy
While we're on the subject of ticks, here's another link that has a lot of info on ticks and can provide help on identification etc. U of RI Tick Encounter
Here's another tick related article that I just saw. Risk of Lyme Disease after a Bite
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