What is mammalian meat allergy and how is it caused?

Mammalian meat allergy is a tick-induced condition causing severe reactions to meats like beef and pork. It's thought to be caused by sensitization through tick bites.

What happened to Jeremy Webb?

Jeremy Webb, a 16-year-old, died after eating sausages; an inquest is investigating if a rare tick-induced meat allergy contributed to his death.

What are the symptoms of mammalian meat allergy?

Symptoms can include abdominal cramping, vomiting, and severe allergic reactions, typically appearing 2-10 hours after consuming mammalian meat.

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Tick-Borne Allergy Kills Teen: New Inquest

29 Nov

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Summary

A 16-year-old boy died after eating sausages, possibly due to a rare tick-induced allergy.
An inquest will investigate if a mammalian meat allergy contributed to his tragic death.
The condition is a potentially life-threatening allergy to meats like beef and pork.

Tick-Borne Allergy Kills Teen: New Inquest

The tragic death of 16-year-old Jeremy Webb, who passed away after consuming beef sausages during a camping trip at MacMasters Beach, New South Wales, is now the subject of a new inquest. Initially attributed to asthma, Jeremy's death is being re-examined under the suspicion of a rare mammalian meat allergy, a condition linked to tick bites. His mother believes that repeated tick encounters during his childhood camping trips may have led to this potentially fatal allergy.

This newly suspected allergy, which causes severe reactions to red meats like beef and pork, typically manifests symptoms hours after consumption. The potential link between tick bites and this allergy is a significant focus for health officials and the coroner. If confirmed, Jeremy's case could be the first in Australia where this specific allergy is identified as the cause of death, prompting urgent calls for greater awareness.