This enormous deficit is likely associated with high rates of enteric infections with Campylobacter, E. coli pathotypes, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia, organisms susceptible to azithromycin and/or nitazoxanide. Infections such as these occur frequently in developing areas and are often associated with environmental enteropathy, including ongoing enteric inflammation and loss of enterocyte integrity, leading to possible bacterial translocation and poorer absorption of ingested nutrients. The consequences of these infections, enteric dysfunction and poor nutrient absorption frequently include growth stunting, learning delays, and an overall loss of human capital.