Emergency room visits related to tick bites have increased in Virginia this spring and summer compared to previous years, according to a UVA Health expert. Ticks can transmit infections and cause alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy.
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With tick season intensifying, experts are examining the role of deer populations in the spread of diseases like Lyme and the emergence of alpha-gal syndrome. Current control methods are being re-evaluated.