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An Overview of Alpha Gal Syndrome

Tracking # 20-1127082

$15.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Define/Describe Alpha-Gal Syndrome (a-Gal or AGS)/Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA)
  2. Describe pathophysiology of Alpha-Gal syndrome/MMA
  3. Describe laboratory testing, diagnostic approach, and treatment for Alpha-Gal syndrome/MMA

Course overview

Alpha-Gal Syndrome is a novel form of a food allergy that came to light in the U.S. approximately 25 years ago The allergy is to a carbohydrate moiety (Alpha-Gal) expressed in non-primate mammals. Most humans become exposed to Alpha-Gal through tick bites and may later become allergic to red meat with symptoms ranging from itching to anaphylaxis.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

Cytotechnologist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Generalist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Assistant

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Phlebotomist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Specialist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Technician

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

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