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 bacteria. The 2 types of bacteria that cause the infection are called Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A streptococcus). These bacteria can live on your skin without hurting you. However, if they get into a wound, they may cause an infection. Impetigo is more likely to happen if you have a chronic skin condition like eczema, or when you have a scratch, scrape, insect bite, or other skin irritation that causes a break in the skin. Impetigo is more common when it is hot and humid.