| cfDNA | Cell-free DNA |
| CAA | Circulating anodic antigen |
| CCA | Circulating cathodic antigen |
| PCR | Polymerase chain reaction |
| cPCR | Conventional PCR |
| ddPCR | Droplet digital PCR |
| KK | Kato-Katz fecal smear |
| LAMP | Loop-mediated isothermal amplification |
| MDA | Mass drug administration |
| nPCR | Nested PCR |
| PCR-RFLP | Restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of PCR products |
| POC | Point of care |
| qPCR | Real time quantitative PCR |
| RPA | Recombinase polymerase amplification |
| STH | Soil transmitted helminths |
| WASH | Water, sanitation and hygiene |