Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake that measured 8.2 out of 10 on the Richter scale. You issue an alert for healthcare workers to watch for emerging infections because of
1) destruction of public infrastructure.
2) ecosystem disturbance.
3) movement of people

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All three factors contribute to the risk of emerging infections following a natural disaster like an earthquake. The destruction of public infrastructure can lead to inadequate sanitation and water supply, ecosystem disturbance can alter the patterns of diseases and vectors, and the movement of people can facilitate the spread of infections.

Haiti Was Devastated by a Massive Earthquake That Measured 8