A trial of a potential drug to treat Ebola has started at a Medecins Sans Frontieres centre in Liberia.\n\nThe antiviral - brincidofovir - is being tested on Ebola patients on a voluntary basis. People who do not consent to it receive standard care.\n\nOxford University scientists leading the research say initial results are expected in the next few months.\n\nA study involving a similar drug - favipiravir - began in Guinea in December.\n\nContinue reading the main story\n“\nStart Quote\n\nWe are trying a number of different approaches simultaneously as there is only a short window of opportunity to tackle this virus”\n\nProf Peter Horby\nOxford University\nCompassionate use\nMore than 8