ASCIA: Tick Allergy and Mammalian Meat Allergy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This document has been developed by ASCIA (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy), the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

The following frequently asked questions are answered;

• What are tick related allergies?

• How is a diagnosis of tick allergy confirmed?

• How is a diagnosis of mammalian meat allergy confirmed after a tick bite?

• How are tick bites related to mammalian meat allergy?

• What are the symptoms of mammalian meat allergy?

• What nutrients are at risk when following a mammalian meat free diet?

• What measures can be taken to reduce the risk of tick bite

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