Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss. 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. Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40. 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