Multiple choice general knowledge

what is the fear of Germs called?

  1. Pediophobia

  2. Zelophobia

  3. Plutophobia

  4. Verminophobia

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Explanation

Verminophobia is the specific medical term for fear of germs or vermin. The term derives from Latin 'vermis' meaning worm, often associated with disease-causing organisms. Other options are different phobias: Pediophobia is fear of dolls, Zelophobia is fear of jealousy, and Plutophobia is fear of wealth.