Skin Diseases, Parasitic
| Definition: |
Skin diseases caused by arthropods, helminths, or protozoa. |
| Notes: |
IM; coord with specific parasitic dis (IM) + site (NIM) but see precoord site terms in note under SKIN DISEASES; ECTOPARASITIC INFESTATIONS is available for parasites on or within the skin |
| Previously Indexed: |
Parasitic Diseases (1966-1967),Skin Diseases (1966-1967) |
Skin Diseases, Parasitic Definitions and Terms
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