Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that causes both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). CMV testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital. Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40. 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