Diyarbakır: 3-year-old child tests positive for rabies

rabies case Diyarbakır Sur district public health stray animals

A 3-year-old child in the Sur district of Diyarbakır has tested positive for rabies, according to the Diyarbakır Governor's Office. The child, identified as N. K., reportedly came into contact with a cat approximately four months ago.

Following a period of sudden illness beginning on August 10, 2026, the child was hospitalized and subsequently intubated as their condition deteriorated. Laboratory tests conducted by a reference facility confirmed the rabies diagnosis on August 13, 2026.

In response, health authorities from the Provincial and Sur District Directorates of Health have launched contact tracing and filyasyon efforts. Individuals identified as having been in contact with the child are receiving rabies prophylaxis. Additionally, the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and local municipalities have initiated field studies and measures regarding stray animals in the region.

Entities

Dağkapı Çocuk Hastalıkları Hastanesi · Diyarbakır Valiliği · Diyarbakır İl Sağlık Müdürlüğü · Diyarbakır İl Tarım ve Orman Müdürlüğü · Sur

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[● 3 SOURCES] The child was scratched or bitten by a cat approximately four months ago. www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The child fell ill on August 10, 2026, and was subsequently intubated as their condition worsened. www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr · www.ortadogugazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Health authorities have initiated contact tracing and rabies prophylaxis for identified contacts. www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A 3-year-old child in the Sur district of Diyarbakır has tested positive for rabies. www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry has begun field studies regarding stray animals in the area. www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The rabies positive result was confirmed by a reference laboratory on August 13, 2026. www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com

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Kedi ısırığını hafife almayın! Diyarbakır'da 4 ay sonra gelen kuduz teşhisi sonrası entübe edildi [www.karar.com]

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Kuduz virüsüne dikkat! Sokak hayvanlarına temas sonrası ne yapılmalı? [www.tgrthaber.com]

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Kedinin ısırdığı 3 yaşındaki çocuk entübe edildi [www.ortadogugazetesi.com]

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