digestive disorders
Clostridium perfringens Food Poisoning
Symptoms of Clostridial Food Poisoning
The gastroenteritis starts about 6 to 24 hours after contaminated food is eaten. The most common symptoms are watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Although usually mild, the infection also can cause abdominal pain, abdominal expansion (distention) from gas, severe diarrhea, dehydration, and a severe decrease in blood pressure ( Shock ). Symptoms of 