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General Reference ⬇

(Clostridial Food Poisoning)

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Pathophys:Toxin

Epidemiology ⬆ ⬇

3rd most common cause of foodborne diarrhea after staph and salmonella

Signs and Symptoms ⬆ ⬇

Sx:Incubation period 12 h

Si:No fever, no fecal leukocytes present, mild diarrhea only, no vomiting

Treatment ⬆

Rx:Rehydration and supportive care