Pronounced: "Sal-mon-ella"

Symptons:

• Diarrhoea
• Bloating
• Feeling sick
• Being sick 
• Stomach cramps

How is it passed on?

Usually contaminated food or water, but also through any sexual activity that could bring the mouth into contact with poo (eg. anal sex, fingering).

Long Term Effects

Infection may spread into the bloodstream or cause problematic weight loss.

For more STI info: www.ruthinking.co.uk, www.fpa.org.uk, STD Factfile