Defending against the bite: Combating the rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Alpha-Gal Syndrome, or AGS, is an unusual, sugar-triggered allergy initiated by the bite of the Lone Star tick and poses a unique threat to military readiness. To combat this threat, the Defense Health Agency-Public Health at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is leveraging advanced vector surveillance, cutting-edge tick testing, and targeted nutritional strategies to protect service members and their families.