Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth. About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss. 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