| NTD | Neglected tropical diseases |
| PCR | Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| qPCR | Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| COI-PCR | Cytochrome oxidase subunit I Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| LAMP | Loop-mediated isothermal amplification |
| DBS | Dried blood spot |
| IgG4 | Immunoglobulin G4 |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| DEC | Diethylcarbamazine |