Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis Congenital syphilis continues to surge, increasing 203 percent since 2017. CMV infects between 60% and 70% of adults in industrialized countries and nearly 100% in emerging countries. Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40. CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. 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