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parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease

Infestations by parasites which live on, or burrow into, the surface of their host's epidermis. Most ectoparasites are arthropods.

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Infectious Disease
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Unknown
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MONDO
MONDO:0002875

Overview

Infestations by parasites which live on, or burrow into, the surface of their host's epidermis. Most ectoparasites are arthropods.

Content last reviewed: 2026-06