**8. Prophylaxis**

Currently, even if the food manufacturing is done according to the standards proposed by the WHO, an important part of the fight against zoonoses must be borne by the consumer, who can be considered an integral link in the chain. We must therefore inform about the risks that may result from errors in food handling. Unfortunately, at present, few initiatives have been undertaken in Africa, unlike the situation in Europe and the United States, where politics at this level is a little more proactive. The operation FightBac ® bases its message on a logo simple and easy to understand for educators, children and operators of processing lines and distribution. CSCC logo are constantly reminded that people must wash their food ("Clean"), separate ("Separate"), Cook ("Cook") and cool ("Chill"). Advice is provided for hand washing, cooking food. The FDA in collaboration with the Center for food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has published a brochure about the risk of salmonellosis associated with eggs (FDA 2002). The CDC ("Centers for Disease Control") has published a leaflet on Salmonella Enteritidis, available on the Internet (Center for Disease Control, 2003). Finally, the educated consumers will, no doubt, more likely to seek medical attention, which will encourage feedback and help to reduce the phenomenon of under-reporting of cases.
