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D-Index
67
Citations
20191
World Ranking
2241
National Ranking
927

David W. Kimberlin publication distribution in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David W. Kimberlin sits on this spectrum.

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55 publications 679+

This scientist: 237 publications — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.

David W. Kimberlin D-index placement in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Microbiology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David W. Kimberlin sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 67 D-Index — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.

Overview

David W. Kimberlin is affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States and has an extensive body of research within the field of medicine, with a focus on epidemiology and infectious diseases. Their scholarly work spans multiple subfields including epidemiology, infectious diseases, pediatrics, perinatology, child health, health, and surgery.

Kimberlin's recent papers include:

  • Can SARS-CoV-2 Infection Be Acquired In Utero? (2020), published in JAMA
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination during Pregnancy and Effects in Infants (2020), published in New England Journal of Medicine
  • Multicenter Initial Guidance on Use of Antivirals for Children With Coronavirus Disease 2019/Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (2020), published in Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
  • Multicenter Interim Guidance on Use of Antivirals for Children With Coronavirus Disease 2019/Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (2020), published in Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
  • Palivizumab Prophylaxis in Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (2023), published in PEDIATRICS

Their frequent coauthors include:

  • Sean T. O'Leary
  • Elizabeth D. Barnett
  • Mary T. Caserta
  • Kristina A. Bryant
  • Athena P. Kourtis

Kimberlin's publications are commonly found in journals such as:

  • PEDIATRICS, with 21 publications
  • Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, with 10 publications
  • The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, with 4 publications
  • Antiviral Research, with 2 publications
  • Clinical Infectious Diseases, with 2 publications

Their academic work focuses on topics including:

  • Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
  • Respiratory viral infections research
  • Herpesvirus infections and treatments
  • Influenza virus research studies
  • Parvovirus B19 infection studies
  • Vaccine coverage and hesitancy
  • Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

In addition to journal articles, Kimberlin has contributed to book publications, including the "Red Book Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Decision Support Chart" (2024) published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Best Publications

  • Herpes Simplex Viruses

    Richard J. Whitley;David W. Kimberlin;Bernard Roizman

  • Effect of ganciclovir therapy on hearing in symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus disease involving the central nervous system: a randomized, controlled trial

    David W. Kimberlin;Chin Yu Lin;Pablo J. Sánchez;Gail J. Demmler

  • Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

    Michael T. Brady;Carrie L. Byington;H. Dele Davies;Kathryn M. Edwards

  • Congenital cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy and the neonate: consensus recommendations for prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.

    William D. Rawlinson;Suresh B. Boppana;Karen B. Fowler;David W Kimberlin

  • Valganciclovir for Symptomatic Congenital Cytomegalovirus Disease

    D. W. Kimberlin;P. M. Jester;P. J. Sánchez;A. Ahmed

  • Safety and efficacy of high-dose intravenous acyclovir in the management of neonatal herpes simplex virus infections.

    David W. Kimberlin;Chin Yu Lin;Richard F. Jacobs;Dwight A. Powell

  • Natural History of Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in the Acyclovir Era

    David W. Kimberlin;Chin-Yu Lin;Richard F. Jacobs;Dwight A. Powell

  • Impact of the rapid diagnosis of influenza on physician decision-making and patient management in the pediatric emergency department: results of a randomized, prospective, controlled trial.

    Aleta B Bonner;Kathy W Monroe;Lynya I Talley;Ann E Klasner

  • Neonatal Herpes Simplex Infection

    David W. Kimberlin

  • Policy statement - Modified recommendations for use of palivizumab for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infections

    Joseph A. Bocchini;Henry H. Bernstein;John S. Bradley;Michael T. Brady

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination during Pregnancy and Effects in Infants

    Shabir A Madhi;Fernando P Polack;Pedro A Piedra;Flor M Munoz

  • Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic assessment of oral valganciclovir in the treatment of symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus disease

    David W Kimberlin;Edward P Acosta;Pablo J Sánchez;Sunil Sood

  • Neurodevelopmental outcomes following ganciclovir therapy in symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infections involving the central nervous system

    Sara E. Oliver;Gretchen A. Cloud;Pablo J. Sánchez;Gail J. Demmler

  • Oral acyclovir suppression and neurodevelopment after neonatal herpes.

    David W. Kimberlin;Richard J. Whitley;Wen Wan;Dwight A. Powell

  • Application of the Polymerase Chain Reaction to the Diagnosis and Management of Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Disease

    David W. Kimberlin;Fred D. Lakeman;Ann M. Arvin;Charles G. Prober

  • Can SARS-CoV-2 Infection Be Acquired In Utero?: More Definitive Evidence Is Needed.

    David W Kimberlin;Sergio Stagno

  • Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection: Advances and challenges in diagnosis, prevention and treatment

    Concetta Marsico;David W. Kimberlin

  • Herpes simplex encephalitis: children and adolescents.

    Richard J. Whitley;David W. Kimberlin

  • Neonatal herpes simplex virus infections.

    Swetha G. Pinninti;David W. Kimberlin

  • Red Book: 2021–2024 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

    David W. Kimberlin;Elizabeth D. Barnett;Ruth Lynfield

  • Valganciclovir for Symptomatic Congenital Cytomegalovirus Disease

    David W. Kimberlin;Penelope M. Jester;Pablo J. Sánchez;Amina Ahmed

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard J. Whitley
Richard J. Whitley University of Alabama at Birmingham
John S. Bradley
John S. Bradley University of California, San Diego
Walter A. Orenstein
Walter A. Orenstein Emory University
Harry L. Keyserling
Harry L. Keyserling Emory University
Kathryn M. Edwards
Kathryn M. Edwards Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Larry K. Pickering
Larry K. Pickering Emory University
Carol J. Baker
Carol J. Baker Baylor College of Medicine
Robert W. Frenck
Robert W. Frenck Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Edward P. Acosta
Edward P. Acosta University of Alabama at Birmingham
Theoklis E. Zaoutis
Theoklis E. Zaoutis Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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