Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (IMAGE) Medical University of South Carolina Caption 3D computer-generated image of a cluster of rod-shaped, drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, the pathogen responsible for causing the disease tuberculosis. Image courtesy of the CDC. Credit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Usage Restrictions Use with appropriate caption or title and credit line 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.