Which is the most common mode of transmission of HSV 1
Saliva
Blood
Sexual transmission
Placental transmission
Transmission requires direct contact with secretions containing virus. Salivary is the most common mode of transmission of HSV-1, although sexual, blood, and placental transmission are also possible. Many transmissions occur in childhood via nonsexual contact, including kissing or sharing eating utensils, lip balms, or towels.