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The Role of Mikvah Immersion in Group B Streptococcus Carrier Rate Amongst Orthodox Jewish Women


Jeanette Toney M.D.; Meghan Rattigan D.O.; Yen-Hong Kuo, PhD
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 5, 2018



Methods
Retrospective study of 200 women screened at 35-37wks gestation for GBS 
Time frame: 1/2016-1/2018
Patients categorized into 2 groups: Orthodox and Non-Orthodox
Demographics collected from electronic medical record:
 Age
 Parity
 BMI
 Ethnicity
 Religion
 Marital status
 GBS status
 Participation in Mikvah