Critical Reviews in Microbiology publishes reviews in all areas of microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, phycology, mycology, and protozoology. Reviews cover all disciplines of microbiology, including molecular biology, microbial genetics, microbial physiology, microbial biochemistry, microbial structure, microbial taxonomy, food microbiology, industrial microbiology, medical microbiology, epidemiology, public health, diagnostic microbiology, microbial ecology, and environmental microbiology.