Were Europeans catching any bugs when they "discovered" America.

by meanbubbles

I know that syphilis was new to europeans, but that can only be transmitted sexually. Were there any new super dangerous diseases that europeans could have been exposed to when colonizing the Americas? Similar to the effects of smallpox to the indigenous?

Searocksandtrees

hi! you'll find several discussions on this topic in the FAQ (link on sidebar) - just skip the first handful of posts about Norse contact

Native Americans and (European) Diseases