| eDNA | environmental DNA |
| ELISA | enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| FGS | female genital schistosomiasis |
| LAMP | loop-mediated isothermal reaction |
| LMIC | lower-middle-income countries |
| MDA | mass drug administration |
| NTD | neglected tropical disease |
| PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
| POC | point-of-care |
| qPCR | quantitative polymerase chain reaction |
| RDT | rapid diagnostic test |
| RPA | recombinase polymerase amplification |
| Th1 | T-helper 1 |
| Th2 | T-helper 2 |
| WASH | water, sanitation and hygiene |
| WHA | world health assembly |