Endospores produced by the genera Bacillus and Clostridium are of clinical concern because ________. (Select all that apply)
A) they are responsible for infections with a high case fatality rate such as anthrax, gas gangrene, botulism and tetanus
B) they have thick protein walls that make them resistant to disinfectants and antibiotics
C) they are highly resistant to harsh environmental conditions.
D) they are only destroyed by using alcohol-based gels
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