Bacillophobia
An abnormal and persistent fear of bacilli (bacteria).
A phobia is an unreasonable sort of fear that can cause avoidance and panic.
Phobias are a relatively common type of anxiety disorder.
Phobias can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy using exposure and fear reduction techniques.
In many cases, anti- anxiety or anti-depressant medication proves helpful, especially during the early stages of therapy.
Another term for bacillophobia is bacteriaphobia.