Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. 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. CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). 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