Bacteriophobia
Fear of bacteria
Bacteriophobia, the fear of bacteria, is one of the names for mysophobia, an excessive fear of germs and contamination. The term mysophobia was coined in 1879 by William A. Hammond, who was describing a person who washed their hands over and over. Common signs are excessive handwashing, wearing gloves and avoiding public places.
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