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. HSV and syphilis cost the healthcare system almost $300 million dollars annually. About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. There are currently no vaccines for 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