Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis Congenital syphilis continues to surge, increasing 203 percent since 2017. 1 out of 3 pregnant women who become infected with CMV will pass it on to their unborn child. About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss. There are currently no vaccines for CMV. 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