Further ETA: the abstract of this link is also informative. Based on that, I would nix both my prion concern, and the OP's contaminated swab concern.
Abstract
Morgellons disease (MD) is a skin condition characterized by the presence of multicolored filaments that lie under, are embedded in, or project from skin. Although the condition may have a longer history, disease matching the above description was first reported in the US in 2002. Since that time, the condition that we know as MD has become a polemic topic. Because individuals afflicted with the disease may have crawling or stinging sensations and sometimes believe they have an insect or parasite infestation, most medical practitioners consider MD a purely delusional disorder. Clinical studies supporting the hypothesis that MD is exclusively delusional in origin have considerable methodological flaws and often neglect the fact that mental disorders can result from underlying somatic illness. In contrast, rigorous experimental investigations show that this skin affliction results from a physiological response to the presence of an infectious agent. Recent studies from that point of view show an association between MD and spirochetal infection in humans, cattle, and dogs. These investigations have determined that the cutaneous filaments are not implanted textile fibers, but are composed of the cellular proteins keratin and collagen and result from overproduction of these filaments in response to spirochetal infection. Further studies of the genetics, pathogenesis, and treatment of MD are warranted.
Keywords: Morgellons disease, dermopathy, Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, spirochetes
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So, if we go with the above, Morgellons Disease is not one of introduced fibers, but one's own made cellular fibers of keratin and such (albeit brightly colored -??) that are the body's reaction to a spirochete infection. Weird, and historically attributed to delusional thinking, so could be seen as having something in common with conspiracy theories. Of course, everything about WuFlu is baffling and rightly lends itself to conspiracy theory....yeah, I can see where the two might get linked in the public imagination. As fascinating as Morgellons is, doubtful the two have anything to do with each other.
The only thing I will say, is that the Cosmos has a love of word play...wooo!