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Ectoparasitic Infestations
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Definition
: Infestations by PARASITES which live on, or burrow into, the surface of their host's EPIDERMIS. Most ectoparasites are ARTHROPODS.
general only: prefer specifics; coordinate IM with ectoparasite (IM); refers to ectoparasite on or within the skin so do not coordinate with SKIN DISEASES, PARASITIC
Examples
Flea Infestations
;
Lice Infestations
;
Mite Infestations
;
Myiasis
;
Tick Infestations
Other names
Infestations, Ectoparasitic; Infestation, Ectoparasitic; Ectoparasitic Infestation