Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss. Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40. Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. 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