肺炎支原體感染
Global concern has been growing over hospitals in northern China and Beijing reporting a surge in the number of children experiencing respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia.
中國北方和北京的醫院通報，罹患呼吸道疾病（包括肺炎）的兒童人數激增，這引起了全球的日益關注。
respiratory(adj.)呼吸道的pneumonia(n.)肺炎
Due to fears that this could be the start of another pandemic, the World Health Organization has already begun gathering “more information on the cases” to determine the level of global response necessary.
由於擔心這可能是另一次疫情的開端，世界衛生組織已經開始收集「更多有關這些病例的資訊」，以確定全球所需的應對程度。
due to因為=owing to=as a result ofpandemic(n.)(全球性)流行傳染病epidemic(n.)(區域性)流行傳染病gather evidence收集證據level(n.)程度=degree
In order to better understand the situation, CNN asked Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and George Washington University professor, to explain what is known so far about this potential health crisis.
為了清楚地了解情況，美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）請急診醫生、喬治華盛頓大學教授的温麟衍解釋到目前為止對這次潛在健康危機掌握的情況。
physician(n.)內科醫生surgeon(n.)外科醫生so far到目前為止by far最～potential(adj.)潛在的(n.)潛力
According to Wen, early data shows that China has experienced increases in pneumonia, influenza, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus this year.
溫醫師指出，早期數據顯示，中國今年的肺炎、流感、腺病毒和呼吸道合胞病毒的病例增加。
pneumonia(n.)肺炎influenza(n.)流感=fluadenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus腺病毒和呼吸道合胞病毒
However, she believes that since these conditions are caused by “known, existing pathogens,” the reported surge in hospital visits is likely due to the recent lifting of COVID-19 preventive measures and restrictions in China rather than a novel illness.
不過，她認為，由於這些疾病都是由「已知的、現有的病原體」引起的，所以通報的醫院就診人數激增很可能是由於中國最近解除新冠肺炎的預防措施和限制，而不是一種新型疾病。
condition(n.)疾病be caused by由～造成stem from源自於、來自於=arise from=result from=derive frompathogen(n.)病原體lift(v.)解除lift the ban on~解除對...的禁令novel(adj.)新型的
Pneumonia is one of these illnesses that can be more severe for younger patients.
肺炎是對於年輕患者可能更為嚴重一種疾病。
severe(adj.)嚴重的
Wen says that the spike in pediatric pneumonia in China is being linked to an increased number of cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, a common bacterial type of the illness among young adults and children.
溫醫師表示，中國兒童肺炎病例激增與肺炎支原體感染案例增加有關，是年輕成年人和兒童中常見的一種細菌性肺炎。
spike(n.)激增=surge=upsurgepediatric(adj.)小兒科的be linked to和～有關聯=be connected with=be associated with
Additionally, Wen notes that the symptoms can occur gradually and may include low-grade fever, fatigue, cough and chest soreness, among others.
此外，溫醫師指出，症狀可能會逐漸出現，包括低燒、疲勞、咳嗽和胸痛等。
low-grade fever低燒high fever高燒fatigue(n.)疲勞have a tight chest胸悶among others等等
Since antibiotics have been effective in treating Chinese patients, Wen agrees with the WHO that — based on current information — travel to and from China should not yet be restricted.
由於抗生素對中國患者的治療效果顯著，溫醫師同意世衛組織的觀點，即根據目前的資訊，還不應限制來往中國的旅行。
effective(adj.)有效的
She also recommends that individuals traveling to China should practice proper hygiene and wear masks in crowded, indoor locations, while world governments should prepare to properly address any surges in respiratory illnesses.
她還建議，前往中國的人應保持良好的衛生習慣，在擁擠的室內場所應佩戴口罩，同時各國政府應做好準備，妥善應對呼吸道疾病的激增。
recommend(v.)建議=suggest=proposehygiene(n.)衛生step up to the plate採取行動