In Reply to: rude person posted by audinary on Thursday, 20. October 2011 at 07:23 Bali Time:
Blood-borne viruses such as HIV and hepatitis also could be transmitted if infected clients bleed in spa water that is used again.
A report said that the risk from the foot-nibbling treatment was "extremely low, however, this cannot be completely excluded."
An agency spokesman said: "When the correct hygiene procedures are followed, the risk of infection is very low
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/fish-foot-spas-could-spread-hiv-and-hepatitis-uk-officials-warn/story-e6frfq80-1226170370406#ixzz1bHQ0IFye