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Ketoconazole (90%) and miconazole (76%) were the most effective antifungals against the species obtained from cultures, whereas fluconazole was the least effective.<\/jats:p>\n        <\/jats:sec>\n        <jats:sec sec-type=\"conclusions\">\n          <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n          <jats:p>Although there is no change in the mycology of otomycosis, there is still a significant variability in the isolated species and in their sensitivity to antifungal drugs. 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