Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis Reported cases of syphilis (all stages) have increased 74 percent since 2017, totaling more than 176,000 cases in 2021. 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). 1 out of 3 pregnant women who become infected with CMV will pass it on to their unborn child. 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