Key points
- Most people recover from C. perfringens food poisoning without treatment.
- People with diarrhea should drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration.
Treatment overview
Fluids
People with diarrhea should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Dehydration is not having enough water in the body. Fluids to drink include:
- Clear liquids (such as water)
- Oral rehydration solutions (including Pedialyte®*)
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Antibiotics
Most people with C. perfringens food poisoning get better without using antibiotics.
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