Using Machine Learning to Model Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis Risk in Uganda and Zimbabwe

Inclusion criteria * Neonates born at one of the study sites * Neonates born at ≥34 weeks gestational age, defined by: * Ultrasound scan, where participant has had an ultrasound scan during routine antenatal care * If no ultrasound scan has been done, according to last menstrual period date, according to mother * If no ultrasound scan has been done and the mother does not know her last menstrual period date, the neonate will be eligible for inclusion if their birth weight is ≥1400g which will include the majority of births ≥34 weeks according to the results of the INTERGROWTH-21st Project(44) Exclusion criteria * Neonates born at \<34 weeks gestational age, due to their higher background risk of sepsis, and automatic admission to the neonatal unit with antibiotic administration * Neonates with congenital abnormalities or syndromes associated with increased susceptibility to infection will be excluded (e.g. gastroschisis). * Neonates whose mothers are unable to provide informed consent