Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. An estimated 491 million people aged 15–49 (13%) worldwide have herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection, the leading cause of genital herpes. 1 out of 3 pregnant women who become infected with CMV will pass it on to their unborn child. 91% of women do not know about CMV. 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