Interestingly, studies have shown that infection with RSV also results in a significant increase in proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-8, interferon (IFN)-γ, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, contributing to development of recurrent wheezing or asthma [3]. The gene discussed is TNF; the disease is asthma.