Dhaka, July 27 -- Most of us are familiar with the germ-fearing character of Dr Sheldon Cooper played by Jim Parsons in the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory. He is so apprehensive of germs and contracting an infection that he once even alienated his friend and moved to another table just because he sneezed. This fear of germs or contamination is termed as 'Mysophobia' and is very common.

"Mysophobia is often related to an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These obsessions are persistent, repeated and unwanted urges that often lead to distress and anxiety. People with Mysophobia struggle to comprehend which situations are unsafe, as they feel vulnerable and panic even while encountering daily scenarios which may involve even a...