Prognosis Even without treatment, skin abscesses rarely result in death, as they will naturally break through the skin. Other types of abscess are more dangerous. Brain abscesses may be fatal if untreated. When treated, the mortality rate reduces to 5–10%, but is higher if the abscess ruptures.
Prognosis Even without treatment, s!kin abscesses rarely result in death, as they will naturally break through the skin. Other types of abscess are more dangerous. Brain. abscesses may be fatal if untreated. When treated, the mortality rate reduces to 5–10%, but is higher if the abscess ruptures.