Can brooklynella lay dormant?

[brandonberry]

I was just wonderring if anyone knows of any research that shows that Brooklynella can lay dormant for several months without affecting fish. I know someone who recently received some fish from a breeder who had brooklynella in their tank about a year ago. This person has no other fish in their tank and the new fish have broken out with what appears to be brooklynella. I know it is a long shot and I wouldn't expect the breeder to take responsibility in this case, but I was just wonderring if it was possible. Thanks.