During the Pre-Colonial Era, New World diseases and viruses wiped out a large portion of the Native Americans. But were there any notable diseases the native spread to colonists? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

During the Pre-Colonial Era, New World diseases and viruses wiped out a large portion of the Native Americans. But were there any notable diseases the native spread to colonists?

by ToxicWildhog

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There's always room for discussion, but perhaps the section Impact of disease in the Americas in our FAQ will answer your inquiry.