Both Streptococcus pyogenes and Corynebacterium diphtheriae are highly pathogenic,and the disease symptomology can be very severe.Why is this?

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Both Streptococcus pyogenes and Corynebacterium diphtheriae produce potent exotoxins that are responsible for the severe symptomology of the diseases they cause. These toxins damage host cells and tissues and contribute to the high pathogenicity of these bacteria.

Both Streptococcus Pyogenes and Corynebacterium Diphtheriae Are Highly Pathogenic,and the Disease