Which of the following is the most common source of transmission of disease-causing mutans streptococci (MS)to infants?

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Mothers are the most common source of disease-causing mutans streptococci because of the close and frequent contact that takes place between mother and child during the first few years.
MS bacteria are transmitted through contact with saliva to the infant rather than food.
MS bacteria are transmitted through contact with saliva to the infant.Clothing is not the source of transmission of disease-causing mutans streptococci to infants.
Caries is a transmissible bacterial infection.Transmission occurs through saliva and not furniture.

Which of the Following Is the Most Common Source of Transmission