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.
Typical symptoms resemble the common cold. However, RSV infection can also result in pneumonia, especially in the very young, the very old or those with weakened immune systems. However, mild or unnoticeable illness may occur. Symptoms may persist for a few days to a number of weeks.