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
