Adult film companies delaying HIV investigation
LOS ANGELES -- Health officials say porn producers are dodging questions and slowing down an investigation into a case of HIV that shuttered production at several companies last year.
The Los Angeles Times reported that health officials are struggling to make headway on an investigation, a process that usually is much more efficient when there is a disease outbreak.
Dr. Francisco Meza has said operators of adult film companies are refusing to cooperate with the investigation, and stage names for performers make it difficult to track down partners.
Adult film performer Derrick Burts came forward about his HIV diagnosis in October and said he had had sex with 16 men and women.
Investigators are having trouble figuring out who those people are because owners and operators of production companies haven't provided identifying information.
