febriphobia
Febriphobia is the fear of fever, which can manifest as anxiety or distress related to experiencing or being around individuals with elevated body temperature.
Fear of fever
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering someone with a fever
Personal experience of fever
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to fever-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences related to fever
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May be influenced by negative experiences with fever in childhood or witnessing severe illness in others.
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