Alpha-gal antibody due to Lone Star tick bite, a unique case of allergic reaction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00908
Abstract: Historically, antibodies to alpha-gal were initially diagnosed with administration of cetuximab. After further studying the chemical structure of cetuximab, it was found that approximately 30 % of the structure of cetuximab consisted of an oligosaccharide… read more here.
Keywords: tick bite; lone star; star tick; alpha gal ... See more keywords
The Original Scientific Description of the Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum, Acari: Ixodidae) and Implications for the Species' Past and Future Geographic Distributions
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjab215
Abstract: Abstract Amblyomma americanum L. is an important vector in North America originally described by Linnaeus based on Pehr Kalm's 1754 report. While Kalm's ‘Travels into North America’ is well known, his 1754 report remains obscure.… read more here.
Keywords: star; 1754 report; star tick; amblyomma americanum ... See more keywords
Distribution and Establishment of the Lone Star Tick in Connecticut and Implications for Range Expansion and Public Health
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjy115
Abstract: Abstract In the United States, the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae), is an aggressive southeastern species whose range has reportedly been steadily expanding northward.The number of A. americanum specimens submitted to theTickTesting… read more here.
Keywords: public health; star tick; americanum; lone star ... See more keywords