Human Ectoparasites Are Highly Prevalent in the Rural Communities of Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Zemichael Gizaw (Author), Garedew Tadege Engdaw (Author), Adane Nigusie (Author), Mulat Gebrehiwot (Author), Bikes Destaw (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Ectoparasites are organisms which inhabit the skin or outgrowths of the skin of another organism (the host). Many ectoparasites are known to be vectors of pathogens, which the parasites typically transmit to hosts. Though, ectoparasites are common in the vulnerable groups and economicall...