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RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of age, gestational week, gravida, parity, abortion, white blood cell, or mean platelet volume. However, body mass index, hemoglobin, platelet, and platelet distribution width were significantly lower in the malaria group (p&lt;0.05). While all the four parameters predicted malaria status in univariate analysis, only platelet distribution width remained significant in multivariate analysis. Platelet distribution width demonstrated the highest diagnostic accuracy (area under the curve=0.857).  CONCLUSION: Platelet distribution width may serve as a reliable and accessible hematological marker for malaria in pregnancy, particularly in resource-limited settings. 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