Meat allergy on the rise: sheep tick plays a major role

The meat allergy, in which people have an allergic reaction to red meat, is increasing according to De Morgen. A possible cause is the sheep tick, which bites and releases a substance that can cause the allergy.

The tick has long been known as a spreader of diseases such as Lyme disease, but now its role in meat allergy is also becoming clearer. People who are bitten may subsequently have an allergic reaction to meat, especially red meat.

According to the source, the increase in the allergy is particularly visible in areas where many sheep ticks occur. It is not yet entirely clear how exactly the tick causes the allergy, but research is ongoing.

This report is a summary based on the source mentioned and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have any complaints.