Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis 91% of women do not know about CMV. CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. Congenital syphilis continues to surge, increasing 203 percent since 2017. About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. 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