US officials investigate outbreak of parasitic illness
美國官員正調查一起寄生蟲疾病爆發事件
更新於: 2026年7月17日 上午06:15
US health officials are currently tracking an unusually high number of cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite.
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。
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.
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。
The Midwest and Northeast are experiencing the highest impact, with Michigan facing its largest outbreak ever.
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。
While investigations are ongoing, officials suspect that contaminated lettuce and leafy greens may be the source of the parasite.
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。
Symptoms typically include explosive watery diarrhea, cramping, and fatigue, which can last for weeks.
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。
Because the parasite cannot be cultured in a laboratory, tracking the source is exceptionally difficult for researchers.
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。
Health authorities recommend thoroughly washing all fresh produce and suggest avoiding pre-mixed salad kits for now.
衛生當局建議徹底清洗所有新鮮農產品，並建議暫時避免食用預拌沙拉包。
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.
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。
