It is defined as a persistent, abnormal, and
unwarranted fear of bacteria, and illness for their cause.
People with this phobia tend to think that bacteria
are housed anywhere: food, clothes, bed, drinking water, etc. Any situation
where a person considers possible dirt or contamination triggers anxiety and
extreme nervousness, shortness of breath or sweat. They may even have thought that
bacteria devour the living. They also fear the diseases associated with
bacteria.
Usually the occurrence of this phobia may be due to
bad experiences. During outbreak situations, it is common for people to develop
some degree of Bacteriophobia.
This is a very common
condition, and is recognized in individuals who develop obsession with
cleanliness, especially kitchen utensils, or those who repeatedly wash their
clothes before wearing. This phobia is often associated with obsessive-compulsive
disorder and repetitive hand washing.
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