Less often, hepatitis C is transmitted through sexual contact, birth to a mother with the hepatitis C virus, or a needlestick injury. Chronic hepatitis B affects about 1.2 million U.S. residents, according to the CDC. This form of hepatitis is more likely to be spread by birth to an infected mother and sexual contact.
Hemoperitoneum (sometimes also hematoperitoneum) is the presence of blood in the peritoneal cavity.The blood accumulates in the space between the inner lining of the abdominal wall and the internal abdominal organs.Hemoperitoneum is generally classified as a surgical emergency; in most cases, urgent laparotomy is needed to identify and control the source of the bleeding.emoperitoneum (sometimes also hematoperitoneum) is the presence of blood in the peritoneal cavity.
In the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine, water and nutrients (such as vitamin B12) are absorbed. Bile, which is released by the gallbladder into the duodenum in order to help emulsify (digest) ingested fats, is reabsorbed in the ileum to prevent its loss from the body.igestion and absorption of food take place primarily in the small intestine. The small intestine is 15 to 20 feet long and includes three sections: 1  the duodenum (which makes up the first 10 inches of the small intestine). 2  the jejunum (which makes up the next 5 feet). 3  the ileum (which makes up the rest).