Organisms that attach or burrow in to the skin for weeks to months long duration.

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Types of Parasites

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Multicellular organisms that can be parasitic or free living, unable to multiply while within humans (in adult form).

Helminths

Ectoparasites

Protists have been historically informally grouped into three categories: 
- "Animal-Like" Protozoans
- "Plant-Like"  Algae
- "Fungus-Like" Protists

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