Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. CMV infects between 60% and 70% of adults in industrialized countries and nearly 100% in emerging countries. About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss. Pathogen Detection Kits Our quick, easy, and cost-effective kits are designed to rapidly identify any pathogen (virus, bacteria, fungi) in any environment. LEARN MORE