Answer:
called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin (poison).
Explanation:
It is the toxin that can cause people to get very sick.
Diphtheria bacteria also spread from person to person, usually through respiratory droplets, like from coughing or sneezing. People can also get sick from touching infected open sores or ulcers.
Ref: https://www.cdc.gov/diphtheria/about/causes-transmission.html
