More people may be at risk for red meat allergy caused by ticks than previously thought

In the region, concerns are growing about a tick-borne illness. Alpha-gal syndrome, which triggers an allergy to red meat, may be more widespread than initially thought.

The illness is linked to lone star ticks, and new research suggests many people may have been bitten.

Further details about the estimated number of people affected and the prevalence of the illness in specific areas are available through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.