On 9/10/2007, the MRF web site was changed to reflect a new theory, supposedly about to be published, regarding filarial worms and other infections. The fibers were claimed to be from overgrowth of Actinomyces israelii. The next day this was all removed. For research purposes I have copied the 9/10 versions of three pages here:

Clinical, Epidemiologic, Histopathologic and Molecular Features of an Unexplained Dermopathy

The summary of case-finding and study enrollment efforts are shown in Figure 1. A total of 115 KPNC enrollees met our case definition; 104 (90.4%) were identified by search of electronic health records, representing a prevalence of 3.65 (95% CI = 2.98, 4.40) per 100,000 enrollees. The rate was higher among females than males and highest amongst persons 45–64 years of age (Table 1). Eleven additional KPNC members who self-identified also met the case definition and eligibility criteria for study participation. There was no geospatial clustering of cases within the 13-county catchment area served by KPNC (p = .113) (Figure 2).

Clinical, Epidemiologic, Histopathologic and Molecular Features of an Unexplained Dermopathy

Morgellons is a poorly characterized constellation of symptoms, with the primary manifestations involving the skin. We conducted an investigation of this unexplained dermopathy to characterize the clinical and epidemiologic features and explore potential etiologies.