TB Bacteria (Mtb) (IMAGE) University of the Witwatersrand Caption Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). Credit University of the Witwatersrand 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.