05-07-2018 20:26 via 10tv.com

Red meat allergy transmitted by lone star ticks on the rise

A mysterious and rare condition transmitted by ticks may be on the rise. A bite from the lone star tick can cause people to develop a red meat allergy, and in some cases a reaction to dairy products.A researcher from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discovered more than 5,000 cases were reported in the country. That's up from 3,500 two years ago.On "CBS This Morning" Thursday, Dr. Tara Narula said medical experts have just begun to understand the condition within the last decade."
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