phthisiophobia
Phthisiophobia is the fear of tuberculosis, which is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs.
Fear of tuberculosis
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Exposure to tuberculosis patients or environments, news or media coverage of tuberculosis outbreaks, medical settings
coping strategies
Education about tuberculosis, relaxation techniques, gradual exposure to feared stimuli, seeking professional help
risk factors
- • Personal or family history of tuberculosis, history of anxiety disorders, exposure to tuberculosis patients
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Phthisiophobia may have been more prevalent in the past when tuberculosis was a more widespread and deadly disease.
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