In 2010, Australian tourist Victoria Curthoys developed a severe bone infection after receiving a fish pedicure in Thailand. Bacteria entered through an open wound, leading to chronic osteomyelitis that persisted despite years of medical treatment. The infection worsened over time, eventually requiring the amp!#&*utation of all five toes on her right foot. Medical experts later warned that fish spas — which use shared, non-sterile water — can pose serious infection risks, especially for people w