Which environmental reservoirs are identified for Clostridium tetani? Select ALL correct answers.

The material identifies **soil, dust, and animal or human feces** as habitats of *C. tetani*. Sterile distilled water is not listed as a reservoir. The broad environmental presence of spores makes contaminated injuries an important route of exposure. **Key takeaway:** Environmental spores are widespread, particularly in soil and fecal material.\n\n**Glossary:** **Reservoir**: a place where an infectious organism normally persists.