出典:Wiktionary
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2010/11/04 18:22 UTC 版)
A microparasite is a parasite that complete a full life cycle within one host and can be transmitted directly to conspecific hosts. They often reproduce within a host's cells and are generally too small to be seen with the naked eye. Most are viruses, bacteria and fungi with a smaller number being protists. Examples include salmonella and HIV.