Alpha-Gal Syndrome in a Military Member.

Alpha-gal syndrome is an acquired disease ranging from gastrointestinal discomfort to anaphylaxis, an acute, life-threatening allergic reaction. Susceptible individuals have high-risk vocations or hobbies that involve outdoor activities where tick populations are overabundant. Potential exposure increases if located in the southeastern United States where , or the lone star tick, carryingα-gal glycoprotein is prevalent.