Publications

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. 1. Amoia, C. F., Chengula, A. A., Hakizimana, J. N., Wambura, P. N., Munir, M., Misinzo, G., and Weger-Lucarelli, J. 2024. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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