Which of the following statements about Bacillus anthracis is FALSE?
A) It normally dwells in the soil and can survive in the environment for centuries or longer.
B) It can be lethal even after treatment because antimicrobial drugs do not inactivate accumulated anthrax toxin.
C) It produces endospores.
D) It has a capsule.
E) It is primarily a disease of humans.
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