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4. What are the Causes of Anal Abscesses?

Blocked anal glands are the most common cause of anal abscesses. Other possible causes include sexually transmitted infections, anal sex, and anal fissures—the last of which occurs when there is a tear in the anal canal. On occasion, abscesses may also develop from infected skin adjacent to the anus. Frequently, e. coli or staphylococcus bacteria cause the underlying infections.

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