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 is caused by the staphylococcus aureus, or more rarely streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. Although the sores are not painful, they may itch a great deal. It is important not to touch or scratch them so that the infection does not spread to other parts of the body and other people.