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Mysophobia
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What do you call someone who is afraid of germs?
The term germaphobe as well as bacillophobe and bacteriophobe is used but is an informal definition for a person who is afraid of dirt, germs, and/or bacteria. The more formal and common terminology for the fear of germs or of being infected and which is also related to OCD type behaviours (e.g. chronic hand washing) is referred to as mysophobia. Therefore someone with these fears would be considered a mysophobe.
What is the phobia called when you are afraid of germs on your hands?
Automysophobia is the fear of being dirty.
How do you help my son who is afraid of germs?
tell him its ok theres nothing to be afraid of just wear a mask and the germs will go away
What is a person called that is afraid of crabs?
Ostraconophobia
What was Salvador-Dali afraid of?
Grasshoppers, Germs, and Assassination.
What is a person that's afraid of clowns called?
Coulrophobia
What do you call a person who studies germs or microbes?
Microbiologists specialize in studying microorganisms, but other biologists can study them to a lesser extent as part of their fields.
What is the transfer of germs called?
The transfer of germs is called microbial transmission. It occurs when germs are spread from one person, object, or environment to another, leading to potential infections or illnesses. It can happen through direct contact, airborne particles, or contaminated surfaces.
Is Robin Williams afraid of germs?
Possibly, but me made jokes out of everything.
What are some of the ways that germs can be spread from person to person?
Germs can be spread in many ways from person to person. Physical contact such as handshakes or hugging can lead to the spread of germs. Drinking after another person can also lead to the spread of germs. It is best to avoid contact with individuals who are sick.
Are people afraid germs?
Yes, definately. There is actually a condition called spermaphobia (fear of germs, not sperm)where people are so scared of germs that everything they touch they will wipe and they wash there hands heaps of times everyday. If you have ever watched Glee, that teacher who has a crush on mr. shoester most likely has spermaphobia
Is there phobia of sharing popcorn?
There is not a phobia about popcorn, but about germs. Some people are afraid of the germs that may come with sharing a bowl or bucket of popcorn.
