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What happens if i'm allergic to shellfish would i be allergic to octopus or squid?
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Not Always: You should be tested for allergies to all of them. If you are allergic to shrimp, crab, or lobster and no others it is unlikely, but if you are allergic to clams or mussels allergy to the other foods is more likely. Either way the only way to know is get tested. See an allergist.
Answered 6/3/2020
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