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Parasite-host interaction refers to the relationship between a parasite and its host organism, in which the parasite derives benefits at the expense of the host. This interaction can have a wide range of effects on both the parasite and the host, including changes in behavior, physiology, and immune response. Parasites can manipulate the host's behavior to increase their own chances of survival and reproduction, while the host may develop immune responses to combat the parasite. Understanding parasite-host interactions is important in fields such as parasitology, ecology, and evolutionary biology, as it can provide insights into the dynamics of disease transmission, host-parasite coevolution, and the development of new methods for controlling parasitic infections.