Introduction:<br />In some crimes, infection with certain viruses, such as HIV or hepatitis, may be intentional or used as a murder weapon. This is where forensic virology comes in.<br /><br />Context:<br />Virology enables:<br /><br />Analysis of virus strains<br /><br />Tracking the source of infection<br /><br />Verifying whether the infection was intentionally transmitted from one person to another<br /><br />Techniques used:<br /><br />Viral DNA sequencing<br /><br />Genetic mutation analysis<br /><br />Comparison with virus databases<br /><br />Forensic uses:<br /><br />Proving intent to kill or harm in cases of intentional infection<br /><br />Confirming a link between the victim and the suspect<br /><br />Supporting cases of sexual assault linked to infection<br /><br />Conclusion:<br />Forensic virology has become an effective tool in solving unconventional crimes and is currently being used in some international courts for sensitive cases.<br />University of Al-Mustaqbal – The First University in Iraq