Ectoparasitic Infestations
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Infestations by parasites which live on the outside of the body of the host. |
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GEN only: prefer specifics; coord IM with ectoparasite (IM); refers to ectoparasite on, within or under the skin so do not coord with SKIN DISEASES, PARASITIC |
| Previously Indexed: |
Parasitic Diseases (1966-1967),specific parasite |
Ectoparasitic Infestations Categories.
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Lice Infestations - Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order Phthiraptera, especially on humans by Pediculus humanus of the family Pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (From Dorland, 28th ed; Stedman, 26th ed) |
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Mite Infestations - Infestations with arthropods of the subclass ACARI, superorder Acariformes. |
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Myiasis - The invasion of living tissues of man and other mammals by dipterous larvae. |
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Tick Infestations - Infestations with soft-bodied (Argasidae) or hard-bodied (Ixodidae) ticks. |
Ectoparasitic Infestations Definitions and Terms
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