Treating C. perfringens food poisoning

Key points

  • Most people recover from C. perfringens food poisoning without treatment.
  • People with diarrhea should drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration.
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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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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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