A 45-year-old woman presents with a painful, swollen, red area on her right forearm that developed over the past two days. She reports a minor cut from gardening a few days ago. Examination reveals erythema, warmth, and tenderness, with purulent drainage from the wound. There is also a fluctuant mass beneath the skin.
Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
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