What is another word for leprophobia?
Pronunciation: [lˌɛpɹəfˈə͡ʊbi͡ə] (IPA) 
Leprophobia is a rare irrational fear or aversion of people who suffer from leprosy. The fear of contracting the disease is deeply rooted in this phobia. However, there are several other terms that refer to the same fear, including "Hansen's Disease," which is the official name for leprosy, is one term synonymous with leprophobia. Other synonyms are "Mycobacterium leprae," the bacterium that causes leprosy, and "stigma," the negative social stigma that surrounds leprosy. While rare, leprophobia can be easily treated with psychotherapy, specifically desensitization and cognitive-behavioral therapy. These interventions aim to help people understand that leprosy is not as contagious as previously thought and to reduce the fear associated with the stigma of the disease.
