Symptomatic treatment for abdominal symptoms represents
the main treatment. In general, ingestion of a large
amount of C. perfringens bacteria at 108
–109 CFU or more
is required for development of food poisoning due to this
bacterium. Therefore, it is most important in prophylaxis
against this disease to prevent the growth of this bacterium
in food. Namely, it is important to avoid leaving cooked
food at room temperature, to cool it as soon as possible,
and to store it at low temperature assuming that foodstuffs
such as meat are contaminated with this bacterium.
C. perfringens food poisoning is among the infectious
diseases anticipated to increase in connection with recent
changes in society, lifestyles and culture characterized by
an increase in large-scale cooking facilities, changes in
distribution and the habit of eating a meat-predominant
diet. It is necessary to have a good understanding of
characteristic features, pathophysiology, and preventive
measures for this disease. If food poisoning due to this
bacterium or other pathogens is suspected, the physician in
charge should report the case to a local health center within
24 h of presentation.