Alpha-gal syndrome – A case report of tick-borne anaphylactic shock

The most common cause of vasoplegic shock in critical care is sepsis. However, although rarely and only in specifically sensitised individuals previously bitten by a tick, red meat may provoke a delayed allergic reaction called an alpha-gal syndrome. We present a case of a protracted life-threatenin...

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Main Authors: Jiri Muller, Jaroslav Radej, Miroslav Kriz, Eliska Hunkova, Jan Kasparek, Martin Matejovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2023-06-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/3939