Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis An estimated 491 million people aged 15–49 (13%) worldwide have herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection, the leading cause of genital herpes. Reported cases of syphilis (all stages) have increased 74 percent since 2017, totaling more than 176,000 cases in 2021. About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth. Congenital syphilis continues to surge, increasing 203 percent since 2017. 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