Infestation with or disease caused by mites.
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Infestation with or disease caused by mites.
A disease, usually of the skin, caused by infestation with mites. Also called acaridiasis, acarinosis.
Any disease caused by mites. Called also acariasis.
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
infestation with itch mites
Synonyms: acariosis, acaridiasis
| ICD-9 | 133 |
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| MeSH | D008924 |
Acariasis is an infestation with mites. Examples include scabies and chiggers.
| Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89, 132-134) |
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| Pediculosis - Phthiriasis - Scabies - Myiasis |
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