Health risk from fish pedicure

KEY

Question 1
a) True. “those with conditions including diabetes and psoriasis have now been advised against the indulgence”.
b) True. “The pedicures - which are popular in Asia - have been banned in some US states, including Florida, Texas, New Hampshire and Washington”.
c) True. “ infections could be transmitted either from fish to person (during the nibbling process), water to person (from the bacteria which can multiply in water), or person to person (via water, surrounding surfaces and the fish)”.
d) False. “that a thorough foot examination is performed to make sure there are no cuts, grazes or existing skin conditions that could spread infection."
Question 2
a) People put their feet into tanks of water filled with lots of Garra Rufa fish which have no teeth. The fish “bite” small amounts of dead skin leaving the skin nice and smooth.
b) They advise clients to make sure the spas are absolutely clean. They also warn them not to use this practice if they have open wounds or suffer from some skin problems. Finally they tell them to wait 24 hours if they have removed their legs hair with wax or by shaving.
Qu3stion 3
a) conditions b) thorough c) concerned
Question 4
a) The Health Protection Agency has banned the pedicures.
b) If you don´t wait at least 24 hours after depilation, you can contract an infection.
c) Dr. Cosford said “The risk can be kept to minimum if spas follow strict standards of cleanliness.