Q. A 32-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of fever, chills, and body aches. He reports a tender, swollen area on his left groin that appeared several days ago and has since grown in size. The patient reports that he had been camping in a rural area two weeks prior to the onset of his symptoms. He also reports that he has not received any recent vaccinations and has not traveled outside the country in the past year. On physical examination, the patient's vital signs are within normal limits, but there is a significant swelling in the patient's left inguinal region, which is tender and warm to the touch. The patient's medical history is unremarkable, and he reports no prior history of infectious diseases or chronic medical conditions. Given the patient's symptoms and physical exam findings, you order blood tests and imaging studies to further evaluate the patient. Blood cultures are positive for Yersinia pestis. A chest X-ray is ordered, but no signs of respiratory infection are observed. The patient is started on a course of intravenous antibiotics, and supportive care is provided for his fever and other symptoms. Which of the following is NOT true regarding this patient’s diagnosis?