Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis A positive test for CMV IgG indicates that a person was infected with CMV at some time during their life but does not indicate when a person was infected. 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. 1 out of 3 pregnant women who become infected with CMV will pass it on to their unborn child. Reported cases of syphilis (all stages) have increased 74 percent since 2017, totaling more than 176,000 cases in 2021. 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