infestation; ectoparasitic infection

Introduction

Manifested on, rather than in, the body, especially in reference to ectoparasites.

Etiology

• lice (pediculosis)
• scabies
• botfly

More general terms

• parasitic infection

More specific terms

• botfly
• candiru fever
• pediculosis; phthiriasis (lice infestation, vagabond disease)
• scabies
• trombiculosis; trombiculiasis; trombiculidiasis; chiggers