Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). Congenital syphilis continues to surge, increasing 203 percent since 2017. 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 testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital. 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