Efficacy and safety of doxycycline versus azithromycin for the treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis in cis-men: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Safa Boujemaa, Gurparsad Singh Suri, Gurleen Kaur, Department of Biological Sciences, Biologica Training and Consulting, Department of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biological Sciences, Bluefield University

International Journal of STD & AIDS: Clinical practice in sexual health

Published online on March 25, 2026

Abstract

International Journal of STD & AIDS, Volume 37, Issue 8, Page 823-832, July 2026.
IntroductionTreatment forChlamydia trachomatisinclude azithromycin and doxycycline; however, comparative studies in cis-male populations remain limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of azithromycin versus ...