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Abstract
CRISPR/Cas systems have attracted considerable attention because of their ability to detect and eliminate foreign nucleic acid, DNA and Genes; most amazingly, this type of process is also present within human cells here on Earth. It is like a system that has obtained immunity, such as this development over time. The recent discovery that CRISPR/Cas 9, 12 and 13 systems can be artificially altered leads to a new potential. The target of these altered systems is human diseases: DNA and RNA viruses. Current methods of prevention and treatment cannot deal with the RNA virus that caused the 2019 coronavirus pandemic, a serious public health concern. The CRISPR /Cas system offers a useful approach to gene editing in comparison with traditional techniques for managing viral infections. This comprehensive review summarizes the latest strategies for treating and preventing human viral infection via CRISPR/Cas technology. We also identify significant challenges and look to a hopeful future for this cutting-edge gene editing method.