Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis CMV infects between 60% and 70% of adults in industrialized countries and nearly 100% in emerging countries. HSV and syphilis cost the healthcare system almost $300 million dollars annually. About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss. National CMV Awareness is in June! 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