Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. CMV testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital. Reported cases of syphilis (all stages) have increased 74 percent since 2017, totaling more than 176,000 cases in 2021. About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth. 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