Loose bodies are free floating fragments of bone, cartilage, or collagen in the knee or any joint effected. The most common location is the knee. When these fragments get trapped between the articular cartilage surfaces of the knee bones (like the femur and tibia), they can cause symptoms such as:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very contagious, common viral respiratory infection. RSV testing helps diagnose the infection, primarily in infants, the elderly, and people with moderate to severe symptoms, weakened immune systems, and lung diseases.
The virus infects adults and children, but. children often have more severe disease with RSV than adults. The virus is so. widespread that almost all children have had a RSV infection by the time they are 2-3. years old.