USA Today July 02, 2026 • 14:50

He thought it was just a rash. He nearly died of AIDS. - USA Today

By Charles Trepany

He thought it was just a rash. He nearly died of AIDS. - USA Today

He had no idea he was infected with HIV. It progressed to AIDS, and he nearly died before learning the truth.

At first, Cody Pharis didn't think much of the rash on his legs.
Same goes for his swollen lymph nodes a year prior. Both ended up going away and seemed like minor issues. Maybe he had contact derma… [+4434 chars]

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