Question: is cmv the same as genital herpes?
Answer: CMV belongs to the herpes family. Other viruses in this family include cold sores (herpes simplex type 1), genital herpes (herpes simplex type 2), glandular fever (Epstein-Barr virus) as well as shingles and chicken pox (varicella zoster). Is CMV common? CMV infection is very common.