Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. Congenital syphilis continues to surge, increasing 203 percent since 2017. Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40. CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. 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