Didn't the natives have diseases, viruses etc. that the Europeans didn't have immunity for?

by KingofSomnia

European colonist brought so many diseases to Yucatan Peninsula, Hawaii etc. that the natives had no immunity for and killed significant portions of their population. Why didn't it happen the other way around as well?

jschooltiger

More can always be said on this topic, but you may be interested in this section of our FAQ on indigenous diseases.