# Hand-foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-28T09:52:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Medical professionals in Turkey have reported a rise in hand-foot-and-mouth disease among preschool and school-aged children. The illness, caused by enteroviruses such as the Coxsackie virus, is spreading through communal settings like nurseries, kindergartens, and playgrounds.

Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and painful sores in the mouth, throat, and pharynx, alongside rashes or fluid-filled blisters on the hands, feet, and sometimes the buttocks. Experts have noted that some children may experience nail shedding as a long-term effect. A significant clinical concern is dehydration, as mouth pain can prevent children from consuming enough fluids, occasionally requiring hospital monitoring or intravenous support.

To prevent transmission via respiratory secretions, blister fluids, or contaminated surfaces, specialists emphasize strict hand hygiene and the disinfection of shared toys and surfaces.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Hand, foot, and mouth disease rises among children

Medical experts warn of rising hand, foot, and mouth disease cases in children, highlighting risks of dehydration from mouth sores and the importance of hygiene in schools and playgrounds.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pediatrician-advises-maintaining-child-routines-during-holidays

### 2026-08-25: Hand-foot-and-mouth disease rising among children in Turkey

Pediatric specialist Dr. Sanem Akay warns of rising hand-foot-and-mouth disease in children, emphasizing strict hand hygiene and surface cleaning to prevent the spread of Coxsackie viruses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-rising-among-children-in-turkey

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