First case in the world. Australian (16) bitten by a tick, developed a meat allergy and died

The coroner confirmed that 16-year-old Jeremy Webb died from anaphylaxis caused by a meat allergy, triggered by a tick bite. This is the first such recorded case in Australia.

27 Feb, 07:54 — 27 Feb, 07:54

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The IndependentMostly Factual180d ago

Teenager first Australian to die of meat allergy after tick bite

Death during camping trip in 2022 was initially ruled as caused by acute asthma attack

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Prvi slučaj na svijetu. Australca (16) ugrizao krpelj, dobio alergiju na meso i umro

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First case in the world. Australian (16) bitten by a tick, developed a meat allergy and died

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Teenager first Australian to die of meat allergy after tick bite

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Prvi slučaj na svijetu. Australca (16) ugrizao krpelj, dobio alergiju na meso i umro

Teenager first Australian to die of meat allergy after tick bite

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