Microparasite
A microparasite is a parasite that multiplies directly within their host, usually inside host cells. They can complete a full life cycle inside a single host and generally can not be seen with the naked eye. Most are viruses, bacteria and fungi with a smaller number being protists. Examples include salmonella and HIV.
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