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.
RSV Transmission. 1  premature infants. 2  young children with congenital heart or chronic lung disease. 3  young children with compromised (weakened) immune systems due to a medical condition or medical treatment. 4  adults with compromised immune system. 5  older adults, especially those with underlying heart or lung disease.