Which of the following microbes is not killed by low-level disinfectants or intermediate-level disinfectants?

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Bacterial spores have a tough outer layer that protects them from most disinfectants, including both low-level and intermediate-level disinfectants. Therefore, they require high-level disinfectants or sterilization methods to kill them. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus can all be killed by either low-level or intermediate-level disinfectants.

Which of the Following Microbes Is Not Killed by Low-Level