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.
Treating impetigo. Impetigo is not usually serious and usually clears up without treatment after two to three weeks. But treatment can help clear up the infection more quickly (usually in around seven to 10 days) and can reduce the risk of the infection being passed on to others.