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It hasn't been proven, but there is speculation that Christopher Columbus' voyages were responsible for introducing syphilis to Europe and small pox to the new world.

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What was the result of the diseases that Columbus gave the taino?

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Christopher Columbus diseases?

Syphilis, Yaws, Measles, and Smallpox


Could Columbus have done anything to halt the exchange of diseases between Taino and Europeans?

The people of Columbus' time had no understanding of what causes disease or how diseases are transmitted. As a result, Columbus could not have done anything to prevent the exchange of diseases between the Taino and Europeans.Of course, if he had had modern knowledge of disease, there is a lot that could have been done. But he did not have that knowledge.


Did christopher Columbus's crew members get diseases?

measles mumps and smallpox


Did Christopher Columbus spread any diseases?

he did! he spreaded small pox.


How did Christopher Columbus spread diseases to the New World?

I'm not sure if it was Columbus or the colonists, but they had the infection on blankets that they gave the Natives, knowing it was on them when they handed them out.


What was the name of diseases Columbus took to north America?

There were a number of diseases that followed Spanish colonization of the Americas, one of the most devastating of which was small pox. Whether this came with Columbus or later is not known. Conversely, many believe that Columbus' crew brought syphilis back to Europe on their return from the Americas.


What did Columbus deliver to the new land?

Columbus gave the Hispanola Native Americans disease. He came from the old world and with him came diseases and the Native Americans had no immunity to these diseases. Other than that he opened the door to other European explorers.


What happened as a result of the diseases Columbus and his fellow settlers gave to the Taino people?

The Taino had no resistance against the diseases so they started to die


What were the dates of Columbus's voyage?

he didint spread diseases. it was beetween settlers and hernan cortez.they spread it


What was the effect of Columbus first encounter with the new world?

A global exchange of animals, plants, and diseases


What were the dates of Christopher Columbus's voyages?

he didint spread diseases. it was beetween settlers and hernan cortez.they spread it