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Augustino Alfred Chengula has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals in the field of virology and other fields of veterinary medicine and allied sciences as shown below. His main interest is in the field of viruses affecting animals and humans, focusing on viral epidemics.

1. Publications in the field of Virology

  1. Sajo, M. U., Hyeladzira, S. M., Shettima, Y. M., Lawal, J. R., Gambo, H. I., Ndahi, J. J., Razzak, A., Saha, O., Hakizimana, J. N., Chengula, A., Lee, D.-H., El-Yuguda, A.-D., Misinzo, G. 2025. Field outbreak investigation and immunoinformatic analysis suggest potential immune evasion by Newcastle disease virus Sub-Genotype XIV.2 in Nigeria. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 34060. FULL TEXT
  2. Yona, C., Makange, M.R., Moshiro, E., Hakizimana, J.N., Mfumbilwa, Z.A., Lupala, A.S., Chengula, A.A., Misinzo, G., 2025. African Swine fever perception, risk Factors, and socioeconomic disparities among smallholder domestic pig farmers in Serengeti, Tanzania. Transbound. Emerg. Dis. 2025, 1–19. FULL TEXT
  3. Nsengimana, I., Kelvin, D., Uwibambe, E., Rwagasore, E., Muvunyi, C.M., Eastwood, G., Chengula, A.A., Kasanga, C.J., 2025. Inter-epidemic seroprevalence of Rift Valley fever virus and associated risk factors in humans in Eastern Rwanda. PLoS Negl. Trop. Dis. 19, e0013405. FULL TEXT
  4. Abdilah, R. H., Kifaro, E. G., Chengula, A. A., Kasanga, C. J. (2025). Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Poultry Farmers Against Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), in Morogoro Municipality. Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 26(4), 2164–2175. FULL TEXT
  5. Goli, K.A., Hakizimana, J.N., Bari, B.K.M., Chengula, A.A., Zobo, A.A., Misinzo, G., 2025. Seroprevalence and risk factors of peste des petits ruminants in sheep and goats in the Savannah district, northern Ivory Coast. Journal of Veterinary Science, 26, 1–11. FULL TEXT
  6. Abdilah, R. H., Kifaro, E. G., Chengula, A. A., Kasanga, C. J. (2025). Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Poultry Farmers Against Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), in Morogoro Municipality. Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 26(4), 2164–2175.
  7. Chengula, A. A., Mpete, H. and Makasali, R. J. (2025). Surveillance and Molecular Characterization of Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV) Strains Circulating in Tanzania. Viruses 17. FULL TEXT
  8. Nsengimana I., Hakizimana E., Mupfasoni J., Hakizimana J.N., Chengula A.A., Kasanga C.J., Eastwood G. (2025). Identification of Potential Vectors and Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Mosquitoes Collected Before and During the 2022 Outbreak in Rwanda. Pathogens 14, 47. FULL TEXT
  9. Amoia, C. F., Chengula, A. A., Hakizimana, J. N., Wambura, P. N., Munir, M., Misinzo, G., and Weger-Lucarelli, J. (2025). Development of a genotype-matched Newcastle disease DNA vaccine candidate adjuvanted with IL-28b for the control of targeted velogenic strains of Newcastle disease virus in Africa. Veterinary Research Communications, 49(1). FULL TEXT
  10. Mwanandota, J. J., Msuta, G., Mdetele, D., Sallu, R., Omondi, G. P., Chengula, A., Kimera, S., Parida, S., and Misinzo, G. (2024). Seroprevalence of peste des petits ruminants in sheep and goats managed under pastoral and agro-pastoral systems. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 18(12), 1867–1874. FULL TEXT
  11. Makoga, F. T., Chang’a, J. S., Meki, I. K., Mayenga, C., Settypalli, T. B. K., Bitanyi, S., Magidanga, B., Peter, E., Chengula, A., Cattoli, G., and Lamien, C. E. (2024). Detection and molecular characterization of lumpy skin disease and bovine papular stomatitis viruses in lumpy skin disease-suspected outbreaks in Tanzania. Virology Journal, 21(1), 276. FULL TEXT
  12. Leopord L, Chengula A, Karimuribo E. (2024). Spatiotemporal epidemiology of Lumpy Skin Disease in Tanzania from 2018 to 2023. In Technology and Innovation 5, 4. FULL TEXT
  13. Uronu, C. E., Said, K., Muhairwa, A. P., Chengula, A. A., (2024). Molecular detection and characterization of canine parvovirus variants in Morogoro and Arusha regions of Tanzania. Tanzania Veterinary Journal 39. FULL TEXT
  14. Mwanandota, J., Hakizimana, J., Machuka, E., Mdetele, D., Okoth, E., Omondi, G., Chengula, A., Kimera, S., Muunda, E., Misizo, G., (2024). Analysis of spatial and temporal risk of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV) outbreaks in endemic settings: A scoping review. bioRxiv 2024.06.21.599995. FULL TEXT
  15. Nsengimana, I., Juma, J., Roesel, K., Gasana, M.N., Ndayisenga, F., Muvunyi, C.M., Hakizimana, E., Hakizimana, J.N., Eastwood, G., Chengula, A.A., Bett, B., Kasanga, C.J., Oyola, S.O. (2024). Genomic Epidemiology of Rift Valley Fever Virus Involved in the 2018 and 2022 Outbreaks in Livestock in Rwanda. Viruses 16(7), 1148. FULL TEXT
  16. Amoia, C.F., Hakizimana, J.N., Chengula, A.A., Makange, M.R., Weger-Lucarelli, J., Misinzo, G., (2024). Phylogenetic analysis of virulent strains of the Newcastle disease virus isolated from deceased chickens in Tanzania’s Morogoro and Iringa regions. Discover Animals 1, 10. FULL TEXT
  17. Makoga F.T., Nassoro Y.R., Kafyulilo N.Z Mayenga C., Chang’a J.S., Bitanyi S., Njau E.P., Chengula A., (2024). Seroprevalence and Potential Risk Factors for Lumpy Skin Disease Seropositivity in Tanga and Pwani Regions in Tanzania. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation 5(3). FULL TEXT
  18. Amoia, C.F., Hakizimana, J.N., Chengula, A.A., Munir, M., Misinzo, G., Weger-Lucarelli, J., 2024. Genomic Diversity and Geographic Distribution of Newcastle Disease Virus Genotypes in Africa: Implications for Diagnosis, Vaccination, and Regional Collaboration. Viruses 16, no. 5: 795. FULL TEXT
  19. Tsaxra, J.B., Gallardo, R.A., Abolnik, C., Chengula, A.A., Msoffe, P.L.M., Muhairwa, A.P., Phiri, T., Mushi, J.R., Chouicha, N., Mollel, E.L., Zhou, H., Kelly, T.R., Al Salihi, K., 2024. Spatiotemporal Patterns and Risk Factors for Newcastle Disease Virus among Chickens in a Tanzania Live Bird Market. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases 2024, 1-9. FULL TEXT
  20. Makoga, F., Geda, G., Mark, J.P., Peter, E., Chengula, A., 2023. Assessment of Community Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Towards Lumpy Skin Disease. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation 5 (1). FULL TEXT
  21. Tsaxra J.B., Abolnik C., Kelly T.R., Chengula A.A., Mushi J.R., Msoffe P.L.M. Muhairwa A.P., Phiri T., Jude R., Chouicha N., Mollel E.L., Zhou H., Gallardo R.A., 2023. Molecular characterization of Newcastle disease virus obtained from Mawenzi live bird market in Morogoro, Tanzania in 2020–2021. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. FULL TEXT
  22. Issae A, Katakweba AA, Kicheleri R, Chengula A, Kasanga C. (2023). Metagenomics screening of viruses in Arusha, north Tanzania: a one health perspective across wild rodents, domestic dogs and humans. Journal of Ideas in Health [Internet].  FULL TEXT
  23. Issae, A. R., Katakweba, A. A. S., Kicheleri, R. P., Chengula, A. A., and  Kasanga, C. J. (2023). Knowledge, attitudes and practices on rift valley fever among pastoral and agropastoral communities of Ngorongoro in the rift valley ecosystem, Tanzania, conducted in 2021/2022. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(8), e0011560. FULL TEXT
  24. Amoia, C.F., Hakizimana, J.N., Duggal, N.K., Chengula, A.A., Rohaim, M.A., Munir, M., Weger-Lucarelli, J., Misinzo, G. (2023). Genetic Diversity of Newcastle Disease Virus Involved in the 2021 Outbreaks in Backyard Poultry Farms in Tanzania. Veterinary Sciences, 10, 477. FULL TEXT
  25. Chengula, A.A., Mugimba, K.K., Tal, S., Levi, R.T., Dubey, S., Mutoloki, S., Dishon, A., David, L., Evensen, Ø., Munang’andu, H.M. (2022). Efficiency, sensitivity and specificity of a quantitative real-time PCR assay for tilapia lake virus (TiLV). Journal of Virological Methods, 114567. FULL TEXT
  26. Ngingo, B.L., Mboera, L.E.G., Chengula, A., Machelle, I., Makange, M.R., Msolla, M., Mwanyika, G.O., Rugarabamu, S., Misinzo, G. (2022). Aedes aegypti abundance, larval indices, and risk for dengue virus transmission in Kinondoni district, Tanzania. Med. Health, 50 (1), 1–8. FULL TEXT
  27. Chengula AA, Mutoloki S, Evensen Ø, Munang’andu HM. (2019). Tilapia lake virus does not hemagglutinate Avian and Piscine erythrocytes and NH4Cl does not inhibit viral replication in vitro. Viruses, 11(12). FULL TEXT
  28. Msomi, A.; Kandusi, S., Ndusilo, N., Mathis, M., Kasanga, C. J., Chengula, A.A. (2018). Molecular characterization of infectious bursal disease virus detected in Morogoro, Tanzania. Tanzania Veterinary Journal 35 (1): 29-35. FULL TEXT
  29. Mugimba, K.K., Chengula, A.A., Wamala, S., Mwega, E.D., Kasanga, C.J., Byarugaba, D.K., Mdegela, R.H., Tal, S., Bornstein, B., Dishon, A., Mutoloki, S., David, L., Evensen, O., Munang’andu, H.M. (2018). Detection of tilapia lake virus (TiLV) infection by PCR in farmed and wild Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from Lake Victoria. Journal of fish diseases, 41 (8): 1181-1189. FULL TEXT
  30. Chengula A.A., Kasanga, C.J., Mdegela R.H., Sallu, R., Yongolo, M. (2014). Molecular detection of Rift Valley fever virus in serum samples from selected areas of Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Animal Health and Production, 46:629–634. FULL TEXT
  31. Chengula, A.A, Mdegela, R.H, Kasanga, C.J. (2013). Socio-economic impact of Rift Valley fever to pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in Arusha, Manyara, and Morogoro regions in Tanzania. SpringerPlus 2:549. FULL TEXT

 

2. Publications in the field of Bacteriology and Parasitology

  1. Issae, A. R., Njau, E. P. and Chengula, A. A. 2025. Comparative metagenomic analysis of bacterial communities across rodents, dogs, and humans in Ngorongoro district, Tanzania. Discover Animals, 2(58), pp. 1–18. FULL TEXT.
  2. Mwambene, S. J., Mtenga, A. B., Chengula, A. A., and Hoza, A. S. (2025). Detection and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella isolates from selected poultry farms in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Access Microbiology, 7(000879.v5), 1–13. FULL TEXT
  3. Mdetele DP, Kagembe Q, Thomson J, Komba E, Seth M, Chengula A, Lipende E, Compton J, and Beckmann KM (2024). A simple, collaborative prioritization process for wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in northern Tanzania, Int. J. One Health, 10(1): 91–99. FULL TEXT
  4. Ngingo, B.L., Mchome, Z.S., Bwana, V.M., Chengula, A., Mwanyika, G., Mremi, I., Sindato, C., Mboera, L.E.G., 2023. Socioecological systems analysis of potential factors for cholera outbreaks and assessment of health system’s readiness to detect and respond in Ilemela and Nkasi districts, Tanzania. BMC Health Serv Res 23. FULL TEXT
  5. Issae, A. R., Katakweba, A. S., Kicheleri, R. P., Chengula, A. A., van Zwetselaar, M., & Kasanga, C. J. (2023). Exploring Pathogenic and Zoonotic Bacteria from Wild Rodents, Dogs, and Humans of the Ngorongoro District in Tanzania Using Metagenomics Next-Generation Sequencing. Zoonotic Diseases, 3(3), 226-242. FULL TEXT
  6. Issae, A., Chengula., A, Kicheleri, R., Kasanga, C., Katakweba A. (2023). Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices toward rodent-borne diseases in Ngorongoro district, Tanzania. Journal of Public Health in Africa. FULL TEXT
  7. Mwega, E., Chengula, A., Colquhoun, D., Mutoloki, S., Mdegela, R., Evensen, Ø., & Wasteson, Y. (2020). Antimicrobial susceptibility of Flavobacteriaceae isolates from Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Tanzania. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 14(1), 42-50. FULL TEXT
  8. Rukambile EJ, Chengula A, Swai ES, Jongejan F. (2020). Poultry Ecto-, Endo- and Haemoparasites in Tanzania: A Review. Austin Journal of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry 7 (1): 1066. FULL TEXT
  9. Swai, E.S., Rukambile E.J., Chengula, A.A. & Wilson, R.T (2017). Endo-, ecto-and haemo-parasites of pigs in Tanzania. International Biology Review 1: 1-10. FULL TEXT
  10. Khamesipour F, Doosti A, Koohi A, Chehelgerdi M, Mokhtari-Farsani A, Chengula A. (2015) Determination of the presence of Babesia DNA in blood samples of cattle, camel, and sheep in Iran by PCR. Archives of Biological Sciences, 67 (1):83-90. FULL TEXT
  11. Chengula A, Lucas BK, Mzula A (2015). Assessing the awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practice of the community towards solid waste disposal and identifying the threats and extent of bacteria in the solid waste disposal sites in Morogoro Municipality in Tanzania. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 5:54–66. FULL TEXT
  12. Chengula A, Lushino A, Mbise J, Mzula A, Mafie E, Mwega E, Makundi I, Peter E (2014). Determination of bacterial load and antibiotic susceptibility testing of bacteria isolated from students’ toilets at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 5:1–11. FULL TEXT
  13. Chengula, A., Mdegela, R.H, Kasanga, C.J. (2013). Awareness, knowledge, and practice of pastoralists and agro-pastoralists towards livestock diseases affecting domestic animals in Arusha, Manyara, and Morogoro Regions, Tanzania. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 1: 13-19. FULL TEXT

 

3. Publications in other fields of Veterinary Medicine and Allied Sciences

  1. Yona, C., Makange, M., Moshiro, E., Chengula, A., Misinzo, G. (2023). Water pollution at Lake Natron Ramsar site in Tanzania: A threat to aquatic life. Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology, 23, 98-108. FULL TEXT
  2. Msoffe, G., Chengula, A., Kipanyula, J.M., Mlozi, R.S.M. & Sanga, A.C. (2018) Poultry farmers’ information needs and extension advice in Kilosa, Tanzania: evidence from mobile-based extension, advisory, and learning system. Library Philosophy and Practice. FULL TEXT

 

4. Books and Book Chapters

  1. Chengula, A.A., Munang’andu, H.M., Mutoloki, S., Evensen, Ø., (2024). Chapter 5 – Climate change and viral diseases in aquaculture, in: Kibenge, F.S.B., Godoy, M.G.B.T.-A.V. (Second E. (Eds.). Academic Press, pp. 109–127. FULL TEXT

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