Question 1

how long will a body crab live on a toilet seat?

Accepted Answer

Crabs: Pubic lice or crabs (phthirus pubis) can be spread by vector transmission. Wearing someone else’s clothes that are contaminated or infected towels, bed sheets or towels can give you lice. It would be highly unlikely to get lice from a toilet seat because they will die fairly quickly if away from a warm body. They don’t have the capacity to move on smooth surfaces.

Question 2

help please! is eating dungeness crab nutritionally ok for you?

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Yes.: Nutritious and taste great!

Question 3

could someone have an allergy to fake crab?

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Yes: Typically "fake crab" is fish that has been flavored to taste like crab.  Therefore, a person who is allergic to fish could have an allergic reaction to "fake crab"  it is less likely that a reaction would be to the flavoring, coloring, etc.   Always read the ingredients on the food label (or ask the chef) and it will identify the main allergens.

Question 4

can u eat crab raw?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In hawaii we do it all the time, but
you may risk marine acquired organisms.

Question 5

is king crab high in cholesterol?

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crab: King crab evidently has about 15mg per ounce of meat, steak has about 25mg/ounce by comparison.

Question 6

when is it ok to feed my baby cooked crab?

Accepted Answer

After first birthday: Keep dietary intake simple in beginning to avoid developing allergies.

Question 7

low m spike below 1 but 14 percent plasma cells  what does this mean no crab features?

Accepted Answer

More information: The 14% plasma cells is a worrisome feature.  You will need some more sophisticated tests to know whether or not you have myeloma or a related problem.  If the studies are not available in Katmandu, your physician should be able to send blood samples away for the results

Question 8

what can cause crab allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Crab allergy is a shellfish allergy and can develop at any time during adulthood.  Why some adults can consume crabs their entire life without any problems and others can go on to develop symptoms is unknown.  Shellfish allergy is a common adult allergen and symptoms can vary from one accidental exposure to the next so avoidance once symptoms develop is the best way to manage.

Question 9

what's any nutritional value of crab?

Accepted Answer

Crab: Crab meat is a healthy source of nutrition for protein with a low fat content. It has many micronutrients also including zinc and copper. The negative is that it also is high in salt and sterols. Researchers used to categorize these sterols found in crab (and other shellfish also) as cholesterol confusing the issue for nutritionists. As always, a balanced diet is ultimately the best for anyone.

Question 10

can 5 months pregnant ladies eat crab?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Two 8-12 ounce servings of crab a week should be fine.  The concern would be mercury exposure, which should be low with most shellfish.

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