Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis 91% of women do not know about CMV. HSV and syphilis cost the healthcare system almost $300 million dollars annually. Young children are a common source of CMV. By the age of 5 years, 1 in 3 children has been infected with CMV but usually does not have symptoms. 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