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At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Understand better some barriers to pediatric surgical care in a developing world context Get a taste of some successes amidst the limitations to care Learn about one pediatric surgical training model success in East

Immunotherapy: What Is It? Your immune system protects you from illness and foreign substances that can harm you. Scientists have found a way to use the body's immune system to help treat or prevent many health problems. This treatment is known as immunotherapy. Uses of

Allergens: Animals What is an animal allergen? Allergens found in animals are a common cause of allergic reactions. They are caused by the proteins found in an animal's: Skin (dander). Saliva. Urine. Household pets such as cats and dogs are the most common sources of animal

Skin Tests What are skin tests? Skin tests may be done to diagnose rashes, moles, skin allergies, bacterial or fungal skin infections, and other conditions and diseases. Skin tests are also done to tell the difference between cancer (malignant) cells and noncancer (benign)