Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis 1 out of 3 pregnant women who become infected with CMV will pass it on to their unborn child. HSV and syphilis cost the healthcare system almost $300 million dollars annually. Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). 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. 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