L.A. Adult Entertainment Group Urges Halt to Filming Due to Syphilis Outbreak

A pornography and adult entertainment trade group in L.A. has called for a nationwide halt to filming as performers are tested for syphilis.

One sex performer has reportedly tested positive, and the performer´s sex partners are being notified. At least five possible cases of the sexually transmitted disease were reported last week.

Syphilis can be treated with a single shot of penicillin but those who have the disease more than a year require additonal doses of penicillin.