Karen Dus

Karen Dus is a professor of microbiology and immunology at Touro University in Nevada. Her research focuses on the stability and transmission of pathogens, particularly in relation to surfaces and their potential to harbor infectious agents. In a recent discussion regarding public restroom hygiene, she emphasized the durability of certain viruses, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can survive on hard surfaces for extended periods, highlighting the importance of understanding how these pathogens can spread in environments we often consider unhygienic.