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

Historically, protists have been informally categorized into three distinct groups based on their characteristics: the animal-like protozoans, the plant-like algae, and the fungus-like protists (such as water molds).

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