Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common herpes virus that is spread through body fluids such as saliva, tears, blood, urine, breast milk, semen, and vaginal fluids. More than half of all people have been ...

For CMV, it's three to 12 weeks and for syphilis, it's 10 to 90 days. STIs are diagnosed via various types of tests, including blood tests, urine tests, and swab samples. Oral herpes, CMV, and ...

An inquest at Avon Coroner's Court heard swabs were taken from Ben's body after his death without his parents' knowledge. The collection of samples without the correct consent is potentially unlawful.