Our new peer-reviewed research on alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) begins with the patient experience. In “Alpha-Gal Syndrome Is More than Meats the IgE: A Patient Survey of Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Burdens,” published today in the journal Healthcare, we looked at the…
We want to Hear from You! Have you been diagnosed with a tick-borne illness (like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, RMSF, Alpha-gal, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and/or others)? My name is Jessica Walker, and I am an MPH student interning at Tick-Borne Conditions United…
Dear Friends, May is Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month and I want to share something that’s been on my mind since I attended a lecture last year by world-renowned entomologist Dr. Dan Sonenshine, titled “Ticks: World’s Most Dangerous Vectors.”…
TBC United Responds with Urgent Call to Expand Research and Surveillance. Authors: Beth Carrison and Jennifer Platt, DrPH We applaud the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the authors of two early-release case studies that confirm blacklegged…
U.S. tick-borne disease surveillance data from 2017-2021 Unlike Lyme and other tick-borne diseases (TBDs), at this time (March 2025) alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is only reported in a few states*. In 2023, the CDC used data from Eurofins Viracor to estimate…
On November 8, TBCU Chair Dr. Tina Merritt, along with Jennifer Platt, DrPH, and Genevieve Weseman, presented on Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) at the Bi-State Infectious Disease Conference, sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Chapter of APIC (Association of Professionals in…
Help us celebrate Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month. Join us in our ”May the TBDs Stay Away" fundraiser to support our education, research, and advocacy initiatives! Thank you! 2024 Highlights to date: Center for Lyme Action For the fifth…
Hurry! CME Credits available until June 30, 2025 This symposium gathered some of the world's leading medical researchers, scientists, and individuals affected by Alpha-gal Syndrome to exchange insights, share valuable knowledge, and promote awareness and understanding of this condition. Participants…
Exciting Update! Pamela Traina, the Advocacy Coordinator at TBC United, recently spoke at FARE's 2024 Courage at Congress fly-in. During the event, she educated advocates and participants about Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) and emphasized the importance of promptly reporting new cases…
Learn about diagnosis, testing, and key areas of support required for patients of all ages. When: Jan 31, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) This webinar will provide an overview of Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS) – the tick-borne…