美國官員正調查一起寄生蟲疾病爆發事件
US officials investigate outbreak of parasitic illness
Updated at: July 17, 2026 at 06:15 AM
美國衛生官員目前正在追蹤異常多起環孢子蟲病病例，這是一種由卡耶坦環孢子蟲寄生蟲引起的腸胃疾病。
US health officials are currently tracking an unusually high number of cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite.
2026年全美超過30個州確診了1,600多例病例，這一年有望成為有史以來該感染最嚴重的年份之一。
With over 1,600 cases confirmed across more than 30 states, 2026 is on track to be one of the worst years for this infection on record.
中西部與東北部受到的影響最為嚴重，其中密西根州正面臨史上最大規模的爆發。
The Midwest and Northeast are experiencing the highest impact, with Michigan facing its largest outbreak ever.
雖然調查仍在進行中，但官員懷疑受污染的萵苣與葉菜類可能是該寄生蟲的源頭。
While investigations are ongoing, officials suspect that contaminated lettuce and leafy greens may be the source of the parasite.
環孢子蟲是透過被糞便污染的水或食物進行傳播。
Cyclospora is transmitted through water or food that has been contaminated with feces.
典型症狀包括爆發性水瀉、腹部絞痛與疲勞，症狀可能持續數週。
Symptoms typically include explosive watery diarrhea, cramping, and fatigue, which can last for weeks.
由於此種寄生蟲無法在實驗室中進行培養，研究人員追蹤源頭的工作極為困難。
Because the parasite cannot be cultured in a laboratory, tracking the source is exceptionally difficult for researchers.
若您出現長期的胃部問題，務必前往就醫，並明確要求進行環孢子蟲檢測，因為一般的醫療檢測通常不會包含此項目。
If you experience prolonged stomach issues, it is important to visit a doctor and specifically request testing for Cyclospora, as it is often absent from routine medical tests.
