Fish foot therapy can spread HIV, Hepatitis C

October 18, 2011 13:12

Here's a must read. A big hit in India and now ubiquitous in malls as well, the fish spa therapy (tiny fish nibble on your feet, eating away dead skin) may actually be dangerous. A report in the sun.co.uk says that these trendy fish pedicures could spread HIV and hepatitis C, officials. The Health Protection Agency said risks from the foot-nibbling treatment are "low but could not be completely excluded".

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