| TB | tuberculosis |
| COVID-19 | coronavirus disease 2019 |
| NAATs | nucleic acid amplification tests |
| PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| Xpert MTB/RIF | Xpert mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampicin resistance |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| CT | computed tomography |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| PRT-CT | positron emission tomography CT |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| LNs | lymph nodes |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| MT-MRI | magnetization transfer MRI |
| T1WIs | T1-weighted images |
| T2WIs | T2-weighted images |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| TTE | transthoracic echocardiography |
| GIT | gastrointestinal tract |
| GUS | genitourinary system |
| ADA | adenosine deaminase |