Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth. Reported cases of syphilis (all stages) have increased 74 percent since 2017, totaling more than 176,000 cases in 2021. HSV and syphilis cost the healthcare system almost $300 million dollars annually. CMV infects between 60% and 70% of adults in industrialized countries and nearly 100% in emerging countries. 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