04/06/2026
IMAGE OF THE MONTH JUNE 2026
Parasitic eggs of Trichuris trichuria under microscopic examination of a f***l smear of a 5 year old Temuan Orang Asli boy. These eggs are characteristic in their barrel-shaped appearance, with distinct polar plugs at each end. Intestinal parasitic infections remain a significant public health concern among the Orang Asli, largely due to their low socioeconomic status, inadequate sanitation, and poor hygiene practices.