The reservoir of infection for botulism and tetanus is
A) humans.
B) soil.
C) water.
D) animals.
E) soil AND water.

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The reservoir for botulism and tetanus is soil, as the bacteria that causes these diseases, Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium tetani, respectively, are commonly found in soil. While humans and animals can become infected, they are not the primary source of these bacteria. Water can also be a source of the bacteria, but soil is the most significant reservoir.

The Reservoir of Infection for Botulism and Tetanus Is