Medical microbiology , commonly referred to as clinical microbiology , is a branch of microbiology that focuses on understanding the parasites, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and prions that can infect people and cause disease. Like other medical specializations, medical microbiology has evolved mostly in response to clinical requirements. The study of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of these microorganisms forms its basis, and its practical applications take the shape of therapeutic and diagnostic advice, which plays an essential supporting role in clinical practice. Today, almost all tertiary hospitals have their own internal microbiology lab to offer infectious disease diagnostic services. Advances in related fields like immunology , genetics, and bioinformatics have fueled this field's continued growth. Screening is a critical part of how medical microbiology helps the world during COVID-19. It is essential to be able to precisely and rapidly explain a dangerous infection like COVID-19 in a matter of minutes in order to plan and implement clinical procedures. The Microbiology Conference 2023 will go into more detail about clinical microbiology .