Alpha-Gal Allergies

The FDA approved omalizumab so people with immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergies can build tolerance to allergens, but experts warned that the biologic is not a cure.

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Alpha-gal may have triggered idiopathic anaphylaxis in patients screened at a specialized allergy clinic, according to a letter published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

This year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting featured a variety of studies, lectures and discussions on important topics and trends in the field.

Although primary care physicians have basic knowledge of alpha-gal syndrome, results of a small survey suggest that many characteristics of the condition are unknown or misunderstood, according to researchers.

Risk factors for sensitization to alpha-gal include tick bites, male sex and polysensitization to food or airborne allergens, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.