“… 53 In addition, recent trials have shown a higher efficacy of doxycycline as compared to azithromycin for the treatment of rectal C. trachomatis infection in MSM and women. 54 , 55 Concurrent treatment of rectal infection in women is important as auto-inoculation of cervical infection may occur resulting in persistent infection. In addition, rectal infections may remain untreated in MSM and women posing an increased risk for HIV transmission.…”