bacophobia
Bacophobia is the fear of bacteria. It is an irrational and persistent fear that can lead to anxiety and avoidance behaviors.
Fear of pizza cutters
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Exposure to unclean surfaces or objects, news or media coverage about diseases, medical settings
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to feared situations
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences related to illness or contamination, genetics, anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of bacteria has become more prevalent with increased awareness of hygiene and diseases.
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