Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. HSV and syphilis cost the healthcare system almost $300 million dollars annually. 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