Do not report the following conditions as SSI:

  1. Stitch abscess (minimal inflammation and discharge confined to the points of suture penetration).
  2. Infection of an episiotomy or newborn circumcision site.
  3. Infected burn wound.
  4. Incisional SSI that extends into the fascial and muscle layers (see deep incisional SSI).
Note: Specific criteria are used for identifying infected episiotomy and circumcision sites and burn wounds.