It's either a new fungus or bacteria or it's a bunch of psychotics.
I watched the TV news piece on the phenomenon and did not see one lesion with any "fibers."
It's not surprising that delusions manifest in similar ways. We're hardwired for certain responses to certain stimuli.
But, I'm trying to keep an open mind about it. (and to stop scratching)
Looks like yarn to me.
I cannot find one recognizable cellular component in any of the pics on that page.
look at the web-site posted in the story....they have the fibers...their minds didn't create them from whole cloth.