Did interactions between the Norse and Native American peoples result in disease outbreaks, as later European-Native American encounters did?

by Argos_the_Dog

I'm curious if there is any evidence to suggest that the Norse introduced diseases from Eurasia to Native American populations in the same way that later waves of Europeans famously did. It seems likely that they would have, given that there was at least sporadic contact in parts of Canada and long-term contact between the Dorset and other Native American groups and the Norse in Greenland, but I have never read anything about this. Thanks!

Mictlantecuhtli

There's always room for discussion, but perhaps the section Did the Norse carry European diseases to the Americas? from our FAQ will answer your inquiry.