Banded Mongoose (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption A novel TB pathogen, Mycobacterium mungi, is transmitted among banded mongoose in northern Botswana through infected scent marks used in olfactory communication, allowing information and TB disease to move through social groups. Credit B. Fairbanks Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.