Could sinus infections lead to death?

Question

I recently read an article on a 13yo teenager who died from a sinus infection last year that spread to his brain. Just wondering how this happened, and if he had gotten treatment earlier, could it have saved his life?

https://www.self.com/story/13-year-old-boy-died-sinus-infection-brain

In: Biology

Answer 1

Any infection left untreated can become deadly. You can avoid this by receiving treatment, yes. This is why it’s important to not wait to go and see a doctor when ill.