Phthisiophobia
Phthisiophobia - Fear of tuberculosis.
Phthisiophobia may be a serious phobia, but it is treatable. The fear of tuberculosis can often be treated with psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or by trying to find the underlying cause.
Often is the case with Phthisiophobia is that that there was some sort of traumatic event in the patient's life that caused this fear of tuberculosis, with a little therapy or by hitting the fear head on, this can often be cured.
Phthisiophobia has been know to ruin people's lives. Living with the fear of tuberculosis is often very difficult, but with time, it can be possible.