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Friday, October 15, 2010

Critics Say Adult Film Clinic Not Doing Enough in HIV Case

Observers are criticizing the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation for not releasing details or fully cooperating with public health officials after the clinic disclosed that an adult film performer has tested positive for HIV. Clinic officials have yet to report the incident to the state or to Los Angeles County health officials. Attorneys for the clinic say that privacy laws prevent them from releasing more details on the case.



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