A stool culture and blood tests may be done to confirm the diagnosis. You treat C. Dehydration caused by diarrhea and vomiting is the most common complication. Do not use medicines, including antibiotics and other treatments, unless your doctor recommends them. To prevent dehydration, take frequent sips of a rehydration drink such as Pedialyte. Try to drink a cup of water or rehydration drink for each large, loose stool you have.
You can also use a sports drink, such as Gatorade. Soda and fruit juices have too much sugar and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea, and they should not be used to rehydrate. Try to stay with a healthy diet as much as possible. Eating healthy foods will help you to get enough nutrition. Doctors believe that eating a healthy diet will also help you feel better faster.
But try to avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar. Also avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and coffee for 2 days after all symptoms have disappeared. You can prevent C. It is important to pay particular attention to food preparation and storage during warm months when food is often served outside.
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Bacteria grow faster in warmer weather, so food can spoil more quickly and possibly cause illness. Current as of: September 23, Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: E. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor.
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Topic Overview What is C. What causes C. What are the symptoms? How is C. How is it treated? How can I prevent C. Shop safely. Bag raw meat, poultry, and fish separately from other food items. Drive home immediately after finishing your shopping so that you can store all foods properly.
Illness usually begins suddenly and includes watery diarrhea and abdominal pain. There is usually no fever. Symptoms appear between six and 24 hours after ingestion and last approximately 24 hours. The illness is most serious for the elderly. The Clostridium perfringens toxin must be swallowed to cause disease. This usually happens when someone eats food that has been stored at the wrong temperature after cooking. Clostridium perfringens is found in the stool feces of infected people.
Clostridium perfringens is most commonly found in meat, poultry, cooked dried beans and gravies. Because the bacteria also live in the soil, contamination from unwashed vegetables is also possible.
Most cases are diagnosed based on symptoms. In some cases, a stool sample may be sent for laboratory testing. It takes several days to get the results from the test. Most people get well without any treatment, but some people can get very sick. Are there any health regulations for people with Clostridium perfringens?
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