Non-anaphylactic Variant of Alpha-gal Syndrome as an Etiology for Chronic Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children

We report 3 pediatric patients who present with only non-anaphylactic symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome. This report highlights the necessity of not discounting alpha-gal syndrome from a differential diagnosis for patients with recurrent gastrointestinal distress and emesis after consuming mammalian meat, even in the absence of an anaphylactic reaction.

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