The goal of this study is to determine if topical SB-275833 ointment, 1% is as safe and effective as topical sodium fusidate ointment, 2% for the treatment of impetigo in adults and children as young as 9 months of age.

A Randomised, Observer-blind, Multicentre, Non-inferiority, Comparative, Phase III Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Topical 1% SB-275833 Ointment, Applied Twice Daily for 5 Days, versus Topical 2% Sodium Fusidate Ointment Applied Three Times Daily for 7 Days in the Treatment of Adult and Paediatric Subjects with Impetigo.

Inclusion criteria:

• Must have primary impetigo with total lesion area being 100 square centimeters or less.
• Women who could bear children must have a negative urine pregnancy test and agree to either abstain from sexual intercourse or the use of specific effective contraceptive measures.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any signs and symptoms of systemic infection.
• Any serious underlying disease that could be imminently life threatening.

Patient-level data for this study will be made available through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com following the timelines and process described on this site.