This article is talking about how the bite from a specific type of tick - the Lone Star Tick - can make its human victims allergic to meat. And I’m not just talking about a rash or itchy eyes - I’m talking about anaphylaxis, where you can have such a severe allergic reaction your throat closes up, and you can’t breathe.

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