| NTDs | Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| PZQ | Praziquantel |
| DSS | Demographic Survey Site |
| CTAB | Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide |
| DNA | DesoxyriboNucleic Acid |
| PCR | Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| RT-PCR | Real-Time PCR |
| RD-PCR | Rapid Diagnostic multiplex PCR |
| Ct | Cycle threshold |
| COX | Cytochrome c oxidase |
| MDA | Mass Drug Administration |
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