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