infections
Overview of Clostridial Infections
Clostridium perfringensfood poisoning
 Clostridium perfringens Food Poisoning (a type of Clostridium perfringensfood poisoning is usually mild and resolves within 24 hours. Rarely, it is severe, particularly in the very young and in older adults. A doctor usually suspects the diagnosis ofClostridium perfringensfood poisoning when a local outbreak of the disease has occurred. The diagnosis is confirmed by testing contaminated food or stool samples from infected people forClostridium perfringensand its toxin. To prevent food poisoning, people should promptly refrigerate leftover cooked meat and reheat it thoroughly before serving. Treatment ofClostridium perfringensfood poisoning includes drinking lots of fluids and resting. Antibiotics are not used. 