“…There was no gender-based difference in the frequency of isolation of A. baumannii in the current study, which is in contrast with the findings of previous studies showing a higher frequency of isolation among males. [ 14 15 ] Medical and surgical interventions such as urinary and central venous catheterization, mechanical ventilation, prior surgery, etc., are potential risk factors associated with A. baumannii infection. [ 16 17 ] In the current study, the majority of the patients had been exposed to one or more of these interventions either in the wards or ICUs.…”