Sneezing or coughing can cause a , which is a disease that results from contamination with water-based microorganisms.

Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin (poison). It is the toxin that can cause people to get very sick. Diphtheria bacteria spread from person to person, usually through respiratory droplets, like from coughing or sneezing.

Me and I’m pretty sure the rest of New York