# Early-life respiratory syncytial virus disease and long-term respiratory health

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 68 |
| Journal | The Lancet Respiratory Medicine |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s2213-2600(24)00246-7 |
| Corresponding authors | Heather J. Zar |
| Institution | University of Cape Town, South Africa |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neonatal-respiratory-health-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/s2213-2600(24)00246-7](https://doi.org/10.1016/s2213-2600(24)00246-7)

## Topics

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) · Early-life infection · Post-RSV sequelae · childhood respiratory disease · Asthma · Wheezing · Lung function · Bronchiolitis · immune programming · Post-RSV sequelae

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neonatal-respiratory-health-research/2026. Accessed 2026-07-22.

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