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Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)-related IRIS most commonly presents as lymphadenitis, soft-tissue abscesses, and deteriorating lung infiltrates. However, neurological presentations of IRIS induced by MAC have been rarely described. We report the case of a 31-year-old man with an HIV infection. He developed productive cough and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) three months after the initiation of ART. He experienced an excellent virological and immunological response. Sputum culture grew MAC. The patient was diagnosed with MAC-related IRIS presenting as CIDP, based on his history and laboratory, radiologic, and electrophysiological findings. Results: Neurological symptoms improved after plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of CIDP due to MAC-related IRIS. 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