Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis 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. CMV infects between 60% and 70% of adults in industrialized countries and nearly 100% in emerging countries. Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). National CMV Awareness is in June! 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