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In Malaysia, the prevalence of trichuriasis is relatively high among the aboriginal community due to poverty and poor sanitation. However, there are few studies to determine the seasonal variation on the prevalence and risk factors to acquire\n                    <jats:italic>Trichuris trichiura<\/jats:italic>\n                    infection in Malaysia. The present study found higher\n                    <jats:italic>Trichuris trichiura<\/jats:italic>\n                    infection during the dry season (63.6%; 138\/217) in comparison to the wet season (55.5%; 142\/256). Low household income, low education level and practice of open defecation were significant risk factors to acquire\n                    <jats:italic>Trichuris trichiura<\/jats:italic>\n                    infection during the wet season. Usage of untreated water supplies for daily activities was a risk factor to acquire trichuriasis during the dry season. 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