Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis CMV infects between 60% and 70% of adults in industrialized countries and nearly 100% in emerging countries. About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth. National CMV Awareness is in June! Five tips to help prevent CMV: do not share food/utensils/drinks, do not put a pacifier in your mouth, avoid contact with saliva when kissing a child, do not share a toothbrush, wash your hands. 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