A parasitic host in which a parasite goes through immature life cycles  before moving to the definitive host, or produces asexually

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Types of hosts in parasitic infections include:
- Definitive host
- Intermediate host

Types of Hosts in Parasitic Infections

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A parasite's preferred host, in which the parasite can reach sexual maturity over its complex life cycle and reproduce sexually

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