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.
In some babies, however, RSV can cause serious illness. 1  Most babies who suffer serious complications from RSV are less than 6 months old. 2  RSV is also the most common cause of bronchiolitis (lung infection) and pneumonia in babies less than 12 months old.