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.
Signs and symptoms. Contagious impetigo. This most common form of impetigo, also called nonbullous impetigo, most often begins as a red sore near the nose or mouth which soon breaks, leaking pus or fluid, and forms a honey-colored scab, followed by a red mark which heals without leaving a scar.
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.