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. About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss. 91% of women do not know about CMV. Congenital syphilis continues to surge, increasing 203 percent since 2017. 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