Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth. CMV testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital. 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