Bacteriophobia or mysophobia, as it is referred to within medical circles, is an irrational fear of dirt and contamination which is a little more extreme than being a devout practitioner of good hygiene. Those who live with the disorder have been known to find ingenious ways to mask their undying love for antibacterial products and tempering the panic that usually comes upon discovery of the latest superbug. Symptoms Bacteriophobia manifests itself through physical and mental symptoms which upon facing triggers, include: shortness of breath, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat and trembling. In rare instances, bacteriophobia is misdiagnosed as depression, ADHD or
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