{"data":{"id":"us-il/410-ilcs-465-10","jurisdiction":"us-il","citation":"410 ILCS 465/10","heading":"Definitions.","body":"In this Act:\n\"Alpha-gal syndrome\" or \"AGS\" means an acquired delayed-type allergic reaction to a sugar molecule called alpha-galactose (alpha-gal), which is typically caused by the bite of an infected lone star tick and can cause serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reactions to consuming meat or other products containing alpha-gal.\n\"Diagnosis\" means identification as having Lyme disease or alpha-gal syndrome, either clinically or with laboratory testing confirmation, by (1) a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, (2) a person otherwise permitted to diagnose Lyme disease or alpha-gal syndrome by applicable laws, or (3) another appropriately licensed person under the supervision of or in collaboration with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches.","path":["CHAPTER 410 PUBLIC HEALTH","Tracking Infectious Cases Knowledgeably Act."],"source_url":"https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?ActID=4607\u0026ChapterID=35\u0026ChapAct=FullText\u0026Print=True","current_through":"at least Public Act 104-790","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-15T04:46:35Z","sha256":"78bfa11036ffa1c69325114c4fc1396dbbda6bc4888fc2038e48ba21e18bfad1","source_id":"us-il","stale":false,"prev":"us-il/410-ilcs-465-5","next":"us-il/410-ilcs-465-15"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}