Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. 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 testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital. Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40. 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