SouthCoast Health: How to reduce your risk for tick-related illnesses

How to reduce your risk for tick-related illnesses like alpha-gal syndrome

While many ticks are harmless, certain species – including wood and deer ticks – can carry germs that cause illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Recently, a new tick-related concern has emerged: alpha-gal syndrome.

SouthCoast Health allergist Dr. Wasil Khan shares details here on the symptoms and treatment for alpha-gal syndrome as well as how to reduce your risk for such tick-related illnesses.

Learn more here.

SouthCoast Health Department of Allergy and Immunology is made up of experienced specialists and offers up-to-date treatment for allergic diseases. Schedule an appointment: 912-527-5335.

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