Customers urged to test for HIV and blood-borne viruses after Sydney beauty clinic searched

Highly concerning' infection-control practices, including use of veterinary equipment, discovered by NSW HCCC and public health unit at Ketthip Beauty Clinic

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Customers of a central Sydney beauty clinic have been urged to test for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV after the discovery of highly concerning" infection-control practices, including the use of veterinary equipment, at the business.

The New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) on Monday released a public health warning about the Ketthip Beauty Clinic on Sussex Street and imposed an interim prohibition order, preventing the clinic from providing health services of any kind for a period of eight weeks.

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