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Thread: PFK RSS Feed: Fish pedicures could spread HIV, says UAE Ministry of Health

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    Feed Icon PFK RSS Feed: Fish pedicures could spread HIV, says UAE Ministry of Health

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    The UAE Ministry of Health has issued a warning advising against the use of fish pedicures, saying people who use them could contract serious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis.

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    * This thread is an item from Practical Fishkeeping Magazine website's RSS feed, brought to you by courtesy of AQ's RSS Feed Poster Robot. *

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    Re: PFK RSS Feed: Fish pedicures could spread HIV, says UAE Ministry of Health

    Yup...thats one interesting article.
    Zack

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    Re: PFK RSS Feed: Fish pedicures could spread HIV, says UAE Ministry of Health

    I think most fish spas in Singapore are equipped with UV sterilizers but no harm asking before dipping.
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    Re: PFK RSS Feed: Fish pedicures could spread HIV, says UAE Ministry of Health

    This is scary. I think I better go for a checkup. :-p

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    Re: PFK RSS Feed: Fish pedicures could spread HIV, says UAE Ministry of Health

    I wouldn't mind keeping these as a pet I like their natural colouration and the ability to hand feed them literally would be interesting to investigate. I wonder what type of live foods they readily accept.

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