hydrophobia

Hydrophobia is a phobia characterized by an intense fear of water or rabies.

Fear of water or of rabies

Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10

common triggers

Encountering water bodies Thinking about rabies

coping strategies

Relaxation techniques
Gradual exposure to water or information about rabies

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences with water or rabies

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Historically linked to a symptom of rabies in animals, causing fear in humans.

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