美國疾病管制與預防中心監測與生菜相關的圓孢子蟲病感染情況
CDC monitors cyclosporiasis infections linked to lettuce
Updated at: September 4, 2026 at 05:00 AM
2026年，美國面臨一項重大的公共衛生挑戰，當時環孢子蟲病在多個州爆發。
In 2026, the United States faced a significant public health challenge when a major outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness, spread across multiple states.
這種疾病由一種名為卡耶坦環孢子蟲的微小寄生蟲引起，通常透過受污染的水或新鮮農產品傳播。
This condition is caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread through contaminated water or fresh produce.
聯邦調查人員將這次特定爆發的主要來源追溯到由Taylor Farms de Mexico供應的加工冰山萵苣。
Federal investigators traced the primary source of this specific outbreak to processed iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
到了8月下旬，美國疾病管制與預防中心（CDC）已將超過11,000起病例與此來源連結，使其成為該寄生蟲肆虐破紀錄的一年。
By late August, the CDC had linked over 11,000 illnesses to this specific source, contributing to a record-breaking year for the parasite.
這次爆發最早於7月中旬在俄亥俄州和密西根州等地的感染群中被發現，導致了產品自願召回。
The outbreak was first identified in mid-July when clusters of infections appeared in states like Ohio and Michigan, leading to a voluntary product recall.
受該寄生蟲影響的患者通常會出現水樣腹瀉、胃痙攣和疲勞，若不加以治療，症狀往往會持續數週。
Patients affected by the parasite typically suffer from watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fatigue, with symptoms often lasting for several weeks if left untreated.
為了確保安全，CDC建議消費者在流水下徹底清洗新鮮農產品。
To stay safe, the CDC advises consumers to wash fresh produce thoroughly under running water.
由於在此類爆發期間處理數據需要數週時間，因此公共衛生監測在夏季期間仍是一項複雜且持續進行的工作。
Because it takes weeks to process data during such outbreaks, public health monitoring remains a complex and ongoing effort during the summer months.
