The objectives of the two types of research and their underlying philosophical assumptions are simply different. However, as discussed in the section on âphilosophies guiding researchâ, this does not mean that the two approaches cannot be used in the same study.
Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or fusidic acid. Antibiotics by mouth, such as cephalexin, may be used if large areas are affected. Antibiotic resistant forms have been found. Impetigo affected about 140 million people (2% of the population) in 2010.
Impetigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments. Impetigo (also called Infantigo) is a highly contagious skin infection that most commonly affects children. In northern Europe, northern America, and Canada, impetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children. The first sign of impetigo is a patch of red, itchy skin. Children aged 2-5 years are the most likely to develop impetigo. However, people of all ages can be affected.