https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cases-of-life-threatening-allergy-spread-by-ticks-are-rising-in-illinois-expert-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cases-of-life-threatening-allergy-spread-by-ticks-are-rising-in-illinois-expert-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cases-of-life-threatening-allergy-spread-by-ticks-are-rising-in-illinois-expert-says#u52580Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:50:21 +0000Cases of alpha-gal, a life-threatening allergy spread by ticks, are increasing in Illinois. The allergy, also known as red meat allergy, occurs when a tick bite triggers an immune response to a sugar found in red meat and other animal products. Experts are working to understand the tick-borne enigma, and researchers are conducting studies to learn more about the condition. Alpha-gal cases are being reported across the US, with Illinois seeing a rise in cases.Why it mattersAlpha-gal is a serious health concern, and its connection to tick bites is not yet fully understood. Ticks are having a ban