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An obese 45-year-old man presents for follow-up after undergoing a bedside incision and drainage of a recurrent left ischiorectal abscess. On examination, you observe a draining left ischiorectal surgical site as well as a right ischiorectal skin punctum that has been draining for several months. What is the most likely underlying cause?
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