Oh My! Woman Catches HIV after having Her Nails done using Shared Manicure Equipment

The woman, 22, was diagnosed with advanced HIV virus.

She had none of the usual risk factors for the virus, like unprotected sex. She reported having shared manicure equipment with HIV-positive cousin.

Analysis of both patients suggested their virus had a common ancestor. his indicates the HIV was transmitted through the manicure instruments. The case reveals a new form of transmission for the virus, say experts.

Doctors warn this case is extremely rare and risk of infection is very low 

Now you know, please let them sterilize in your presence if you can't cure your need for manicure:)





Credit: UK Mailonline