bacteriophobia
Bacteriophobia is the irrational fear of bacteria.
Fear of bacteria
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing or thinking about bacteria, touching surfaces, hearing about infections
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to bacteria
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
With the advancement of microbiology, fears of bacteria became more prominent.
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