What are the differences between the oocyst of Toxoplasma gondii and Cryptosporidium parvum?

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Cryptosporidium parvum is intestinal apicomplexa parasite, while Toxoplasma gondii is tissue parasite. Oocyst is the infective stage for both parasites.

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