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Br J Ophthalmol 87:1235-1237 doi:10.1136/bjo.87.10.1235
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A randomised clinical trial comparing 2% econazole and 5% natamycin for the treatment of fungal keratitis

Table 1

Aetiological organisms of fungal keratitis by treatment arm

Organism Econazole Natamycin Total
Aspergillus flavus 10 (16.9) 11 (20.7) 21 (18.7)
Aspergillus fumigatus 3 (5.1) 2 (3.8) 5 (4.5)
Aspergillus niger 3 (5.1) 1 (1.9) 4 (3.6)
Cladosporium 1 (1.7) 1 (1.9) 2 (1.8)
Curvularia 3 (5.1) 3 (5.7) 6 (5.4)
Fusarium species 32 (54.2) 32 (60.4) 64 (57.1)
Unidentified hyaline 7 (11.9) 3 (5.7) 10 (8.9)
Total 59 (100.0) 53 (100.0) 112 (100.0)

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